Plumbeous Kite

Ictinia plumbea

The plumbeous kite is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is resident in much of northern South America. It is migratory in the northern part of its range which extends north to Mexico. It feeds on insects which it catches either from a perch or while in flight.

Scientific name

Ictinia plumbea

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

LC