Kite Photo Gallery

Kites are smaller birds of prey found worldwide in warm regions. These birds of prey mostly feed on insects, rodents and reptiles.

Below are images of the different kite species. Each image is linked to the respective species page – with more photos and in-depth information about their distribution, reproductive and dietary habits, detailed description, and more.

Flying Red Kite
Brahminy Kite
(Haliastur indus)
Grey-headed Kite
Black Kite
Black-breasted Buzzard aka Black-breasted Kite
Male Snail Kite
Pearly Kite
Black-shouldered Kite
Black-winged Kite
Swallow-tailed Kite
Mississippi Kites
Plumbeous Kite
White-tailed Kite
Double-toothed Kite
Scissor-tailed Kite
Letter-winged Kite
Yellow-billed Kite
Square-tailed Kite
Hook-billed Kite
Whistling Kite
with fish

More Kite Information

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