![]() During breeding season, they prefer to nest in broadleaved woodlands. Two centuries ago Red Kites were a common scavenger in European towns and cities, but improved refuse disposal has made them much less common. They be found in a variety of habitats including: grassland, moorland, farmland, woodland and towns/cities. There are two subspecies of the Red Kite: Eggs and nestlings are vulnerable to nest predators such as red foxes. The only known natural predator of the Red Kite is the northern goshawk, but they are also threatened by human activity. The youngsters will gain their adult plumage at a year old and they become sexually mature at 3 years of age. After an incubation period of 31 - 35 days the eggs hatch and the chicks fledge at 7 - 9 weeks old. ![]() They breed once a year and they lay 1 - 3 eggs in a nest built in a tree. Red Kites are monogamous and form pairs for life. Red Kites mainly feed on small mammals, young birds and carrion. Distribution of the Red Kite eBird and Macaulay Library 305,408 Observations 16,478 Photos 142 Recordings 161 Videos Recommended Citation David, T. They can be found in Europe, west Asia, north Africa, the Canary and Cape Verde Islands. Red Kites have a wide habitat tolerance, with their only requirement being large, mature trees in which to build nests. They are agile fliers and they fly with their wings partly bent and use their tail as a rudder. They have long wings and a long, forked tail. ![]() They are brown in colour with a pale head. Red Kites are the largest species of kite They have a body length between 61 and 66 cms (24 - 77 inches), a wingspan between 175 and 195 cms (69 - 77 inches) and they weigh between 750 and 1,000 g (27 - 36 oz). Location Europe, W Asia, N Africa, Canary & Cape Verde Islands ![]()
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