Plumbeous Kite

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Ictinia plumbea

Plumbeous Kite, a reference photo
Photo: Alastair Rae from London, United Kingdom · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The plumbeous kite (Ictinia plumbea) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae that is resident in much of northern South America. It is migratory in the northern part of its range which extends north to Mexico. It feeds on insects which it catches either from a perch or while in flight.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Plumbeous Kite being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

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Classification

Kingdom
Animalia
Phylum
Chordata
Class
Aves
Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Ictinia
Species
Ictinia plumbea

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