black kite
A species of kite, Milvus migrans, widely distributed throughout the Old WorldA species of kite, Milvus migrans, widely distributed throughout the Old World.
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Meaning
1 sensesA species of kite, Milvus migrans, widely distributed throughout the Old World.
Schwarzmilan
чёрный ко́ршунčórnyj kóršun
dark Old World kite feeding chiefly on carrion
Examples
7 sentencesCan you tell the difference between an eagle and a black kite?
The black kite was injured and it became a target for hungry crows.
The black kite sat on the scaffolding and watched us with curious intent.
deDer Schwarzmilan saß auf dem Gerüst und sah uns neugierig zu. — Yorwba
What makes you think that a black kite will be interested in eating seeds?
A black kite flew in and inspected the building being constructed near the park.
Translations
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Forms
plural: black kites| Singular | black kite |
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regular
Synonyms
2 synonyms- dark Old World kite feeding chiefly on carrion:Milvus migrans