black kite

American  

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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Example Sentences

The story follows two brothers in New Delhi who try to rescue black kites, majestic birds who are dying because of the crowded city's toxic skies.

From BBC

“All That Breathes” is an Oscar-nominated documentary about two New Delhi brothers on a personal mission to rescue a certain kind of bird — the black kite — from being poisoned by the city’s polluted air.

From Los Angeles Times

The black kites, voracious scavengers, are a vital part of the city’s ecosystem, helping to consume trash in local landfills.

From Washington Post

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

From Los Angeles Times

The three principal human characters in Shaunak Sen’s film have devoted their lives to caring for black kites, birds of prey almost as unloved in Delhi as scavenging rodents and canines.

From New York Times