Black-Winged Kite

The Black-Winged Kite is a small, elegant raptor that hovers over open grasslands on trembling wings, like a tiny falcon. Its pale grey plumage and red eyes are distinctive. One of the few raptors that has benefited from agricultural expansion, it is now common across open country throughout India. Watch Black-Winged Kites hovering over India's grasslands. Open country raptor guide and best wildlife sanctuary viewing.

Plan field days around Jan–Dec: light is often strongest at dawn and dusk, when many mammals and birds are most active. Work with a naturalist who knows local movement patterns — they will position you ethically while improving your odds of a encounter in key reserves across India.