The Black-shouldered Kite

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:adult_plumage brown and streaked
distinctive black shoulder patches
gptkbp:aircraft_operated white with black tips
long and pointed
up to 40 km/h
gptkbp:behavior hovering
often seen alone or in pairs
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:calls_for high-pitched whistles
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:color white and gray
white underparts
gptkbp:conservation_efforts monitored populations
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:diet small mammals
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Australia
gptkbp:egg_color white or pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight gliding and soaring
gptkbp:fledging_period about 6 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior perch and pounce
gptkbp:genus Elanus
gptkbp:habitat grasslands
open areas with trees
Australia and parts of Asia
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Black-shouldered Kite
gptkbp:hunting_technique daytime
hovering over prey
silent approach
gptkbp:incubation_period about 30 days
gptkbp:length approximately 30-35 cm
gptkbp:local_names gptkb:Black-shouldered_Kite
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
trees
up to 10 meters
twigs and grasses
both parents care for young
in trees or shrubs
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:Professional_Wrestler
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Black_Kite
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:size about 200-300 grams
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or pairs
gptkbp:species gptkb:Elanus_axillaris
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:succeeded_by high in suitable habitats
gptkbp:tail_type long and pointed
forked tail
long and narrow
white with black edges
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
gptkbp:vocalization used for communication
gptkbp:wingspan approximately 90 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Abarat:_Absolute_Midnight
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4