Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
About the Mississippi Kite
The Mississippi kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a small bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. Mississippi kites have narrow, pointed wings and are graceful in flight, often appearing to float in the air. It is not uncommon to see several circling in the same area.
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 25,259 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Mississippi Kite?
The scientific name of the Mississippi Kite is Ictinia mississippiensis.
How many Mississippi Kite sightings have been recorded?
25,259 observations of the Mississippi Kite have been recorded on iNaturalist.
25,259
observations on iNaturalist
