Red Kite - Info & Frequently Asked Questions
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Frequently Asked Questions
At a Glance - basic facts and figures about kites
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1. A Brief History
The red kite disappeared from the skies in England and Scotland at the end of the nineteenth century.
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2. Taxonomy, Description, Plumage and Moult
The Red Kite Milvus milvus is a large graceful bird of prey.
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3. Artificial Feeding & Diet
The kite will adapt its diet according to local conditions - it is an opportunistic feeder and a scavenger - feeding mainly on carrion.
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4. The Breeding Season, Nests and Chicks
The breeding season - the nest and the chicks. The Red Kite will normally begin to breed during its second and sometimes third year.
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5. Social Behaviour
The red kite is a gregarious bird, often seen in large groups in the Chilterns.
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6. Common Buzzard - Buteo buteo
The common buzzard is often seen in areas where Red Kites are present.
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7. References
For further reading and information about the Red Kite and other birds of prey...
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