Black Kite juvenile perhaps

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sue818
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Black Kite juvenile perhaps

Taken at Karumba and having a bit of difficulty placing this one using the Field Guides. I think that it is a juvenile Black Kite. Sorry for the poor pictures. Could someone confirm or set me on the right track please? Thanks

Sue

BabyBirdwatcher
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Sure is a Black Kite (juvi left, adult right)

sue818
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Thanks Jayden, the light coloured feathering around the head and neck was not obvious in my Field guides for a juvenile Black Kite. Sue

lorne.johnson@d...
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Yep. Cool photographs! LJ

Canonguy
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First thing I'd look for is the Black Kite's yellow cere and feet. It is kind of visible in the immature bird. 

zosterops
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Notice how they aren't even close to being black. 

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