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black kite

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noun

  1. an Old World kite, Milvus migrans, having dark brown plumage and a forked tail, and feeding chiefly on carrion.

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The carnivorous black kite has a spiritual connection to Muslims, who believe tossing meat to these hawks cleanses the feeder.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 27, 2022

The new ink, revealed Wednesday on social media, shows Abloh with his back turned throwing a black kite into the distance.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 23, 2021

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