Ictinia mississippiensis
Southern river towns in summer. A slim gray hawk with pointed wings.
What does a mississippi kite look like?
A slim gray hawk with pointed wings.
What sign does it leave?
Not a track identification.
Droppings
Not distinctive. Do not handle droppings.
Where you find it
Southern river towns in summer.
This page is a field guide, not a permit to approach wildlife. If a bird is injured, call a local wildlife rehabilitator.
Often confused with a Cooper’s hawk. All animal identification pages.