Scientific name: Milvus aegyptius
As suggested by its name, the yellow-billed kite is easily recognized by its entirely yellow bill, unlike that of the black kite.
Occurs across sub-Saharan Africa; in southern Africa it is common across much of the region, largely excluding the Karoo, Kahalari and Namib Desert. It can be found in a wide variety of habitats, but it especially favours woodland and rural areas (with a high human population).
It eats a wide variety of animals, typically searching for prey aerially; it uses the style of flight characteristic of kites, as it swivels its tail horizontally to steer accurately. Once it spots something, it rapidly swoops to the ground to catch the prey item.
