HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2010-05-12)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

2010 HMANA Costa Rica trip
(Posted 2010-04-02)
Join us for an exciting tour through Costa Rica as we explore a wide diversity of habitat types and the large-scale migration of Neo-tropical raptors!

New HMANA North American Silhouette Hawk ID Guide Available Free
(Posted 2010-03-10)
New silhouette "Guide to Hawks Seen in North America" can be downloaded free for noncommercial use, and you can purchase laminated guides.

Raptor ID Slideshow
(Posted 2008-10-20)
A free raptor identification Powerpoint presentation is available for download.

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North American Raptors Migration and Natural History Information by species

Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus

Restricted as a breeding bird to the southeastern United States. Appears to migrate mostly through peninsular Florida through the West Indies, a few through Texas. Rare in spring around the eastern Great Lakes and along the Atlantic coast north to Cape Cod. Begins arriving in Florida in March but northern strays occur mostly in May. Departs the United States in August and early September.

Additional information about Swallow-tailed Kites

Detailed Description at Cornell Lab of Ornithology's All About Birds guide