Red Kites FAQ
Wingspan:
up to 1.7 metres (5 feet 7 inches). Females are larger than males who are typically 1.44 metres (4 feet 8.5 inches across.

Length: 24-26 in.

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.

Red Kites
In Flight - on DVD

Red Kites in Flight at Gigrin Farm DVD (PAL) Length: 30 minutes

 

Sample: red_kite_in_flight.mov

 

Cost: £13.50
Including postage to UK

 

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