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MISSISSIPPI KITE Ictinia mississippiensis
A graceful migrant kite, the Mississippi passes through Paraguay in small numbers during the late spring, when flocks may mix with other raptors. Extremely similar to the resident Plumbeous Kite, note that this species lacks the conspicuous rufous patches on the primaries, has no white tail band and has a pale trailing edge to the secondaries.
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FIGURE 1 - (FPAVE3216PH) Adult, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Boquerón (Kevin Guest February 2012).
FIGURE 2 - (FPAVE3217PH) Adult, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Boquerón (Kevin Guest February 2012).
FIGURE 3 - (FPAVE1922PH) Juvenile, Ruta 3 km150, Departamento Cordillera (Paul Smith Ocotber 2008).
VIDEO - (FPAVE3218VI) Adult, Fortín Toledo, Departamento Boquerón (Paul Smith February 2012).
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