Black Kite, Monarto Zoo
Black Kite, Monarto Zoo
Black Kites are very common birds of prey throughout their range which includes Africa, Eurasia and most of Australia (except Tasmania). I have seen them in many places here in Australia and this species is also on my Thailand and Nepal lists. It is a bird that is hard to miss.
Strangely enough, even though they are regular visitors to our home block – or should I say, birds that regularly fly over our block – I had not managed to get a good photo of one. They are usually too high up for a good shot as they soar overhead.
On a recent visit to our local open range zoo, Monarto Zoo, a solitary Black Kite came down close overhead and soared around several times checking us out. It was a good opportunity to get a reasonable photo.
Black Kite, Monarto Zoo
Related articles:
- Eagles, Hawks and Kites – articles from my archives about birds of prey.
- A visit to Monarto Zoo
- Birds of Monarto Zoological Park, Murray Bridge