Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris)
Date: 17 June 2008
Location: Melbourne Water Western Treatment Plant (Werribee, State of Victoria, Australia)
Notes:
Pale and rufous edging to feathers suggests immaturity. One bird feeding on a small tetrapod. In flight, confined black patch on underwing. Hovering, soaring with strong dihedral.
See general information about Black-shouldered Kite.

