The Black Kite is a medium-sized bird of prey, characterized by predominantly dark brown plumage, with a slightly lighter underside. It has a distinctive forked tail. Its opportunistic diet consists mainly of small mammals, birds, and carrion. It is a skilled flyer and is often seen soaring in the sky, riding thermal currents. As a migrant, it travels in large flocks to Africa during the colder months. It prefers open habitats with bodies of water, forests, and agricultural areas. The breeding season begins in the spring, with the construction of nests in trees or on rock faces. Females lay two to four eggs, which are incubated for about 30 days.