Yellow billed kite

The length of this bird reaches about 55cm with a wingspan up to 140cm.

It has a yellow iris and yellow bill, hence the name yellow billed kite.The cere, legs and feet are also yellow. The brown body and slightly forked tail are diagnostic in all sub-species. Unlike the eagles who have feathered legs, the legs are bare.

They are mostly seen hovering over roads, looking for roadkill, the tail twisting in all directions.

They breed September to November, laying 2-3 eggs which are white with brown and grey markings.

They eat almost any animal material, including insects, small vertebrates, molluscs, crustaceans and carrion.