




Black-shouldered Kite
Scientific name: Elanus axillaris
Elanus is from the Greek word elanos, meaning kite. The meaning of axillaris is not known.
Found throughout Australia.
Up to 35 centimetres long with a 100 centimetre wingspan.
The furthest distance recorded by the Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme for this species of bird to travel is 1,073 km. The oldest bird recorded was recovered 3 years 6.3 months after being banded (information as at 14 June 2012).
What Bird is That? Neville W Cayley. 1978
Handbook of Australian, New Zealand and Antarctic Birds. Various contributors.
Australian Bird and Bat Banding Scheme http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/science/abbbs/abbbs-search.html
Atlas of Living Australia https://bie.ala.org.au/species/https://biodiversity.org.au/afd/taxa/e382a431-801d-4a24-9a5a-03a262be9279