These sleek, pearly gray raptors often hunt together and nest colonially in stands of trees, from windbreaks on southern prairies to old-growth bottomlands in the Southeast (and even on city parks and golf courses). With that being said, it's better to be cautious while around them. The Mississippi Kite makes a streamlined silhouette as it careens through the sky on the hunt for small prey, or dive-bombs intruders that come too close to its nest tree. Seen from above, light secondaries form a bar across the wings. Males patrol for females in the vicinity of host plants, and females. Many studies report that only around ten-percent of nesting kites will be aggressive. Adult male: dark gray overall, lighter head with red eyes, dark primaries and tail. Male zebra swallowtail, Protographium marcellus (Cramer) showing anal fold. Huffer explained that running while distracted may lead to other environmental hazards like poles or tripping hazards. Air Force Senior Airman Christopher Huffer, who works in the safety office. "It's obviously going to be an exciting moment if you encounter a kite, but try not to run away from it," said U.S. Continue waving your hands as you walk (not run) away from the nesting birds. This will buy you a little time and prevent any serious injury. During the incubation period, male kites appeared to spend more time ( 311.8 min/day, SE 30.27) on the nest than females ( 249.6 min/day, SE 30.62), though the difference was not. The 97th Air Mobility Wing Safety office marks tree that the kites are nesting in. The best way to keep these birds from attacking is to stay at least 50 yards from their nests. There were six incidents last year, so you definitely don't want to mess around if these birds are in the vicinity. #4 - Most Mississippi kites have a wingspan of about three feet - or about the length of your arm. The young birds may be able to fly from the nest as early as 30 days afterward. #3 - It takes about 30 days for a young Mississippi kite to hatch from the egg.
They probably don't want your neighbor's teacup poodle for dinner, but if you have small pets, it would be best to not leave them unattended.
They may also feast smaller animals, like mice or lizards. #2 - The birds prey on insects, namely grasshoppers and cicadas. The birds typically hole up in southern and central states during the summer, and migrate to South America in the winter. #1 - Mississippi kites are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918, which means the birds, their eggs and offspring cannot be moved, captured, hunted or killed.
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