A Red Kite in full flight at Gigrin Farm Rhayader
Latin name Milvus milvus Family Hawks, vultures and eagles (Accipitridae) Overview This magnificently graceful bird of prey is unmistakable with its reddish-brown body, angled wings and deeply forked tail. It was saved from national extinction by one of the world's longest running protection programmes, and has now been successfully re-introduced to England and Scotland. It is an Amber List species because of its historical decline. Where to see them At one time confined to Wales, a reintroduction scheme has brought them back to many parts of England and Scotland. Central Wales, central England - especially the Chilterns, central Scotland - at Argaty, and along the Galloway Kite Trail are the best areas to find them. When to see them All year round. What they eat Carrion, worms and small mammals.
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Location: Gigrin Farm nr Rhayader Mid Wales
Photo credit: © steven flaherty / Alamy / Afripics
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