Mississippi Kite, John James Audubon Birder's Bird Button

Mississippi Kite is a member of the Kite family which is neither a hawk nor a falcon. It is gray and black in color and has red eyes. They spend much of their time gracefully gliding on air currents. They catch some of their food in the air such as dragonflies and other flying insects. They can sometimes be seen doing a very fast dive where they will attempt to catch snakes, lizards, small birds and rodents in the treetops. Artwork is painted by John James Audubon and will surely please birdwatchers, birders, naturalists or those out on a raptor watch.