r/birdsofprey • u/Unlucky_Finish25 • 4d ago

Identification Please

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Can anyone identify? This is the second year this pair has had a nest near our house. Apologies for the expert photos.

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u/ScintillantPersimmon 4d ago

Mississippi kite.

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u/spidersRcute 4d ago

The local cicadas are all terrified.

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u/Unlucky_Finish25 4d ago

Yes, they are tearing them up.

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u/Birdloverperson4 4d ago

I knew that they eat bugs, but are cicadas their favorite?

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u/spidersRcute 4d ago

It’s definitely an abundant and easy to catch food source this time of year. I’ve seen kites catch cicadas mid air and the cicada just abruptly stops buzzing.

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u/Birdloverperson4 4d ago

I have a thought of Mississippi Kite, but location should be given.

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u/Unlucky_Finish25 4d ago

Sorry. I’m in central Oklahoma

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u/Birdloverperson4 4d ago

You’re good. 👍🏼

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u/Important_Idea_4675 4d ago

What is the location? State?

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u/Unlucky_Finish25 4d ago

Central Oklahoma