Swallow-tailed Kite

Tersina viridis

The Swallow-tailed Kite is a striking bird of prey with long, pointed wings and a deeply forked tail. It is predominantly white with black on the wings and back, and has a distinctive black mask around the eyes. This species is known for its graceful, soaring flight as it hunts for insects, small vertebrates, and even fruit. Swallow-tailed Kites are often found in open woodlands, marshes, and savannas, and are known for their aerial acrobatics as they catch prey on the wing. They are also highly migratory, traveling long distances between their breeding and wintering grounds.

Habitat: Open woodlands, marshes, savannas