Black Kite
One of the most commonly seen raptors in South Africa was the Black Kite. Note the yellow bill on it (it is commonly known as a Yellow-billed Black Kite). One of the prominent features of the Black Kite is that to holds its tail perpendicular to its body (like the vertical tail of an airplane) and uses it as a rudder to steer it left and right.
Country South Africa
Location West Coast NP
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight)
- Created Timestamp10/09/2025 14:20:03
- CameraCanon EOS R7
- Aperture7.1
- CreditM.Warner
- Focal Length223
- Iso320
- Shutter Speed1/2000
Interesting fact! Great BIF pic!