Swallow-tailed Kite Sighting Form (original) (raw)

Swallow-tailed Kite Description

• Striking black and white plumage
• Long, scissor-like tail
• Long, narrow, pointed wings
• Medium sized raptor (24" tall, 48" wingspan)
• Graceful, gliding, soaring flyers - flaps rarely
• Habitat: bottomland forests and open habitat
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If you see a Swallow-tailed Kite, you can help us determine their distribution, monitor population trends, and locate important nesting and foraging sites by filling out the form below.

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First Name*

Last Name

Street Address

Apt

City

State

ZIP Code

Email*

Day Phone

Night Phone

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Observation Date and Time

Date*

Time*

Observation Location

Use the map above to select the location where the observation occurred

Latitude*

Longitude*

County*

State*

Location Specifics

Observation Details

Number of kites seen*

Nest seen?*

Yes No

What behaviors were observed?

Carrying Nest Materials (sticks, Spanish Moss)

Vocalizing

Perching

Flapping

Soaring

Foraging over open habitat (please describe in comments)

Foraging over forest habitat

Kite roost observed

Have you seen the kites more than once?* Yes No

Did the observation occur on your property?* Yes No

How many acres do you manage?

Have you observed swallow-tailed kites at this location before?* Yes No

Were you traveling / moving during the kite sighting?* Yes No

Additional comments, such as what the kites were doing