About the Swallow-Tailed Kite

• Scientific Name: Elanoides forficatus
• Wingspan: 3.7 to 4.5 ft.
• Habitat : Wetland forests in North and South America
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (Population increasing)
• Fun Fact: Swallow-tailed kites nest almost exclusively in loblolly pine trees, but they will settle for a bald cypress if they need to!