Black-winged Kites Charm With Their Unique Glances

Most vocal at breeding ground. Various short,sharp kyp may resemble both Avocet, Coot and Spur-winged Lapwing (Vanellus spinosus). While a tern-like kee-arr is more distinct. Note that immature birds have a different contact call closely resembling Wood Sandpiper, but do not utter it in series.