The Red Kite FAQ
The Red Kite
Size of a Red Kite:
Length: Male, 24-26 in. Females larger than males.
Wingspan: Up to 1.7 metres/ 5ft 7""
Weight:
Male, 28 to 42 oz.
Female, 35 to 56 oz.

Breeding:
Sexual Maturity: 2 to 3 years.
Breeding Season: April to July
Fledging: 45 to 50 days
Incubation:  28 to 30 days.
Number of Eggs laid:  1 to 3

Lifestyle:
Pairs of life.
Courtship occurs annually.

Diet: Small mammals and birds, carrion,and fish.
Life Span: Usually 4 to 5 years, but individuals have lived to 26 years.

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