
Additionally, most raptors experience violent sibling rivalries.

It is thought that the wasps protect the vulnerable young kites from predators. Mississippi Kites are known to build nests near or containing wasp nests. Kites are very defensive of their nests and their nesting behaviors involve a few unique and fascinating quirks. The kite can represent vision, acuity, focus, and skill.

I have often observed White-tailed Kites hovering low over fields with their legs outstretched to snatch up prey and their sharp cry ringing through the air. So, kites may be interpreted as representing criminality, but they may also represent cleanliness, helpfulness, sociability, or someone who is misunderstood. In reality, though, scavenging kites do much more good than harm and have been found to keep streets clear of rotting debris. Kites are often associated with thieves, perhaps due to the scavenging behaviors of certain kite species. In any case, the kite is an often overlooked beauty within the Accipitridae family. Some kite species are migratory whilst others maintain the same territory throughout the year. They are surprisingly sociable and often roost in large colonies. Kites are stunning members of the hawk family who are often seen hovering over grasslands, much like the toy of the same name, especially during the hours of sunrise and sunset. There is much more to say about the incredible kite, so let’s waste no more time on the preamble! On this page Associated throughout the world with a variety of positive and negative meanings, ranging from thievery and vermin to divinity and motherhood, the kite is breathtaking in the air and unmistakably intelligent and social when observed in pairs or family units.

The kite is an exquisite bird of prey and one of my personal favorite birds.
