Mississippi Kite

Other names
Blue kite, Louisiana kite, mosquito hawk

Description
Dark falcon-shaped kite. Note short outer primary and flared tail. All ages show black spot in front and black ring around eyes. Adult plumage is acquired in two years. Wingtips exceed tail tip.

Similar species
Plumbeous Kites have rufous on primaries and have three thin white bars on tail undefined. Perched birds' wingtips extend beyond tail.