There are only 150,000 kites worldwide.

While predominantly found in the Southeast, the population of kites has dwindled significantly in recent years.

What Are Swallow-tailed Kites?

Swallow-Tailed Kite in flight

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The Swallow-tailed Kite is one of North Americas most beautiful birds of prey.

They are relatively easy to identify.

By July and August, they migrate south to Brazil and Bolivia.

Swallow-tailed kites flock in the pine trees of Naples, Florida as they prepare to migrate south.

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Today, there are only 150,000 kites worldwide, with 15,000 to 25,000 in the United States.

Anyone can help by reporting kite sightings to theAvian Research and Conservation Institute.