Field notes on the Letter-winged Kite Elanus scriptus at Werribee, Victoria, 1977

Abstract

The occurence, abundance and behaviour of the Letter-winged Kite at Werribee, Victoria is described. These kites are part of a wider invasion into Victoria and south-eastern Australia from far inland. They were observed and studied in the above mentioned locality for a period of about five months. Comparisons in behaviour and appearance with the Black-shouldered Kite are discussed as well as problems of field identification.