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Old 08-02-2006, 09:33 PM
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Re: What sort of thinking is this?

Red Kites are scavengers, but like most raptors, are opportunistic.

If an injured or juvenile bird/mammal is a sitting target, the kite will take it.

Kites can not take large prey, they have no strength in their talons.
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