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Kites
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Black kite
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Kite is a common name for certain birds of prey in the family Accipitridae, particularly in subfamilies Milvinae, Elaninae, and Perninae. Some authors use the terms "hovering kite" and "soaring kite" to distinguish between Elanus and the milvine kites, respectively.

Kites are raptors, along with hawks and eagles, are from the family Accipitridae. They have long wings and weak legs and spend most of the time soaring. Most feed mainly on carrion, some take live prey.

Isis is said in ancient Egyptian mythology to have taken the form of a kite in various situations in order to resurrect the dead.

Species list

A few of the Perninae are also called kites.

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