elanid kite

English

A black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris). Etosha National Park, Namibia

Noun

elanid kite (plural elanid kites)

Any of several small, long-winged, hovering raptors of the Elaninae subfamily.

Hyponyms

Genus Elanus
Genus Chelictinia
- scissor-tailed kite, Chelictinia riocourii
Genus Macheiramphus
- bat hawk, Macheiramphus alcinus
Genus Gampsonyx
- pearl kite, Gampsonyx swainsonii
Genus Elanoides
- swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus

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