Black eared kite

Black eared kite
 (Milvus migrans lineatus) 
Lucknow outskirts
Uttar Pradesh
February 2020
Nikon gears
This  is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations.Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals. Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food.

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