Black Shouldered Kite

Name: Black Shouldered Kite
Size: 35 Cm
Appearance: A small raptor with Black wings and white feathery body and bright yellow claws.  Can be characterized by sharp forked tail. 
Habitat:  Often seen in open cultivation and urban locations mostly on wires and dead branches of trees. Nests relatively small trees but in upper parts of trees. 
Call: A nasal sound of Keeyaaa....

Bramhiny Kite

Bramhiny Kite

Name : Bramhiny Kite.

Size: Approximately 50 Cm. 

Appearance: Chestnut or light brown wing coloured bird, with White head and breast. 

Eating Habits: Mostly a scavenger, relies on waste of fisheries near sea, ponds and rivers. Also hunts small preys like frogs, mouse etc. 

Habitat: Almost found in entire central India and downwards. Also found with flock of black kites in urban habitat. Usually a solitary bird. Makes nest in Palm trees or higher parts of trees. 

Call: A cracking sound of Keee-Ahh....