Black-shouldered Kite (Blouvalk)

Elanus caeruleus (127)

Tswana name: Phakalane

Other names: -

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Black-shouldered Kite Canon 40D Focal length 400mm
June 2009 Devon, Gauteng Immature
Black-shouldered Kite Canon 7D Focal length 420mm 1/1000 sec exposure F7.1 ISO 320
May 2010 Devon famrlands, Gauteng Immature
Black-shouldered Kite Canon 40D Focal length 400mm
March 2008 Marievale, Gauteng Adult
Black-shouldered Kite Canon 40D Focal length 400mm
August 2009 Near Sun City, North West Adult
Black-shouldered Kite Canon 40D Focal length 400mm
March 2009 Velddrif, Western Cape Immature

Experiences with species

This hawk is common on telephone poles at roadsides. It is often seen hovering over it's potential prey.