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	Kite (bird) - MSN Encarta
		Another primarily tropical kite that reaches the United States, mostly in the west, is the fl-shouldered, or white-tailed, kite, a whitish species with fl shoulders, 38 to 43 cm (15 to 17 in) long.
		A common bird in London in Shakespeare's day, the red kite in Britain is now confined to Wales; both kites are fairly common in continental Europe, and the fl kite extends as far as South Africa and Australia.
		The snail, or everglade, kite is classified as Rostrhamus sociabilis; the swallow-tailed kite as Elanoides forficatus; the white-tailed kite as Elanus leucurus, the fl-shouldered kite as Elanus axillaris; and the Mississippi kite as Ictinia mississippiensis.
	encarta.msn.com /encyclopedia_761558174/Kite_(bird).html (486 words)

	Karnataka Wilderness Tourism - 101 Birds of Bandipur National Park
		An active small bird with head to tail indigo-blue and orange breast.
		A large brown bird distinguished from all birds of prey by its forked tail.
		Heron-like bird but a bigger bird with heavy dark bill, fl wings and body, white neck and fl crown, with long red legs.
	www.karnatakawildernesstourism.org /default.asp?id=1 (2998 words)

	Kite Stamp (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		The first documentation of kites is from the 4th Century; BC when a Chinese engineer built and flew kites in the form of fishes and birds.
		Kites were built and developed not only in China, but also by her neighbors.
		The kites of the Far East were designed and built in different forms, some of them in the shape of birds and fowls, and some of them as snakes, dragons, and ghosts.
	www.kite.com /kite/stamp01.htm (965 words)

	Fun Facts from the World Kite Museum in Long Beach, Washington
		Kite flying was banned in China during the Cultural Revolution, anyone found flying a kite was sent to jail for up to three years and their kites destroyed.
		Kites are used for bird scaring, forecasting the weather and frightening evil spirits away.
		A crane on a Chinese kite signifies longevity.
	www.worldkitemuseum.com /data/funfactsdata.html (1677 words)

	Kite, Birds, Kite, Bird Pictures, Catalog, Encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
		Date : 4/15/2007 Time : 9:27:13 PM Kite is the common name for about 30 species of typically lightly built birds of the hawk family, Accipitridae, widely distributed over warmer regions of the world.
		Kites are classified in three subfamilies: Elaninae, or the white-tailed kites; Perninae, or the fork-tailed kites (and honey buzzards); and Milvinae, or the true kites.
		The swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus, found from the southeastern United States and the West Indies to northern Argentina, is slim, fl above, and white below and has a white head and a long, deeply forked tail.
	www.4to40.com /earth/geography/htm/birdsindex.asp?counter=55 (156 words)

	Crow (bird) - Search Results - MSN Encarta
		Crow (bird), common name for about 27 large passerine (perching) birds of the genus that also includes the ravens and jackdaws.
		Kite (bird), common name for about 21 various species of hawk-like birds of prey, not all closely related.
		Kites are found in the warmer parts of...
	uk.encarta.msn.com /Crow_(bird).html (115 words)

	KiteFest 2006 : kite fun
		The kites would be released in the air and ownership would be taken wherever the kite fell.
		For example, kites were used to determine the distance to be tunneled under a wall to break a city’s siege, to scare away enemy troops, or to call for allies.
		Kites have helped ancient anglers to provide food for their families; made the difference between life and death in battle; provided spiritual well-being and served religious purposes; advanced the study of physics; and served as the catalyst for the evolution of modern aeronautics.
	www.whitakercenter.org /KiteFest/kitefun.htm (604 words)

	Kites-Delta Kite
		This delta kite is made of ripstop material on a fiberglass frame for longevity and durability, measures 48 inches wide by a total of 81 inches long and comes with 50 pound line on a handle for out of the bag ready to fly action.
		This kite measures 36 inches high by 72 inches wide, made of ripstop material with a fiberglass frame for longevity and durability, comes with 50# line on a handle and is best flown in 5 to 25 mph winds.
		This kite is made of ripstop nylon on a fiberglass frame for longevity and durability, comes with 30 pound line on a handle and is best flown in 8 to 20 mph winds.
	www.askites.com /contents/en-us/d7.html (669 words)

	Snail Kite
		HABITAT: Snail Kites are found in tropical and subtropical lowland swamps and marshes with scant vegetation in Florida, a few of the Caribbean Islands, Central America, and South America.
		The female Snail Kite may desert the male and leave him to finish raising the nestlings, while she searches for a new mate to raise a second clutch of eggs.
		This kite is one of the most specialized feeders of any bird of prey.
	www.peregrinefund.org /Explore_Raptors/kites/snailkit.html (307 words)

	PAN Kites--The Origin of Kite
		People made kites by imitating the tents flying in the sky, which happened when there was heavy wind.
		An outstanding characteristic of the ancient kites, in term of framework, shape and techniques on making and drawing, was based on the shape of bird, which is generalized according to the history recordation.
		Kites originated in China, which no one, in the world of kites deny.
	www.chinakite.com /maindoc/en/htm/jiaosi/qi.htm (453 words)

	CNNSI.com - Golf Plus - Nelson capitalizes on Kite's bird-killing tee shot - Sunday June 24, 2001 07:24 PM
		Kite was one stroke behind when his tee shot on the 167-yard, par-3 17th hit an airborne purple martin and fell into a pond, leaving him with a double bogey and dropping him out of contention.
		Kite took a drop on the bank of the pond, then chipped the ball onto the green and two-putted for a 5; he parred No. 18 to finish at 11 under.
		Kite wound up with a 67 and Hill, the second-round leader, shot a 72 to tie for third at 11 under.
	sportsillustrated.cnn.com /golf/news/2001/06/24/fleetboston_ap (726 words)

	The snail kite--a bird in danger
		In 1997, Snail Kite population increased to 995 birds.
		The Snail Kite is a bird of prey, or raptor.
		The Snail Kite’s beak is long, curved, and just the right shape for extracting snails from their shells.
	nv.essortment.com /snailkitebird_regn.htm (549 words)

	Osprey Bird Kite
		The wings flap in the breeze and there is a trout in the bird's claws.
		It's just amazing how realistic this bird kite is! The designer of this kite made all of the dove kites that were flown over the Atlanta Olympics.
		The kite is made of Tyvek which is a very strong light weight material that is almost impossible to tear and is pretty much water-proof too.
	explore4fun.com /ospreykite.html (156 words)

	Eagle Kite
		The aerodynamics of Marguerite's kites are so close to the actual flight of birds, they can actually be used to teach how birds fly.
		Due to the popularity and demand for the Osprey Kite, she has since developed over ten different Bird Kites including the Dove of Peace Kite, created for the U.S. Olympic Committee and flown in the opening ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympics.
		The Eagle Kite was designed to be a gentle-wind kite, but it flies well in varying wind speeds.
	www.eaglekite.com /cgi-bin/shop.cgi?page=template/flight.html (288 words)

	Kites on a Roll Frequently Asked Questions
		Kites that are flat need a tail to add stability to the flying.
		The kite that really needs a tail is the Malay Bird because it is flat.
		The Sled and Malay Bird kits are coated with a writeable coating so that you can use crayons to color the kites.
	www.kitesonaroll.com /FAQ.htm (859 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala / Kollam News : Droopy kite creates bird flu scare
		KOLLAM: A scavenger kite found lying in a droopy state in the compound of a house at Anandawalleshwaram in the city on Wednesday morning created a bird flu scare in the locality.
		The house owner said she noticed the kite lying in a fatigued condition at 8 a.m.
		But when the bird was lying there even in the afternoon, it triggered a scare among the neighbours.
	www.hindu.com /2006/03/02/stories/2006030211160300.htm (307 words)

	National Kite Month
		The Kite Society of great Britain has adopted a "kite" bird that resides in the London Zoo.
		Kites - which grew from windsocks - are now called "drachen" which means dragon.
		National Kite Month is a registered trademark of the American Kitefliers Association.
	www.nationalkitemonth.org /teachers/kitenames.shtml (312 words)

	Gigantic 3D bodied eagle kite with 9 foot wing span!
		The body of the kite is made of split bamboo (which is shaped by cooking and bending to produce a realistic "3D" volume).
		Kite deconstructs into wings, head and torso, tail, foam wrapped talons and assembly instructions.
		Oversized 1 is the equivalent of shipping 30 pounds even though the kite itself is less than 2 pounds.
	www.ifactoryoutlet.com /products/bird_kites/K93419 (258 words)

	eden's atelier : gallery: goose and box kite
		The kite stood upright on its square base in the middle of the field, feeling useless and dejected because he couldn’t fly.
		Placing the sticks near the kite, the bird said, “Here’s your ticket to heaven, my friend.” With that, the bird began positioning and fitting a new set of sticks within the cells of the hapless fabric.
		With the kite in a state of consternation, the bird picked up the end of the flying line, flew upwind and tied the line securely to a sturdy bush.
	www.edensart.com /mainpages/goose_kite.htm (1354 words)

	Bird Kites and Butterfly Kites at KitesInc.com
		This 5 ft long shark kite is a must-fly, and the detailed color scheme makes for an attractive display, whether in the sky or in the playroom.
		Comes complete with 120 ft of kite line and long colorful streamer kite tails that catch the wind and the sunlight for a dazzling show.
		The kite body fills with air and virtually swims the wind of the deep blue sky.
	www.kitesinc.com /Classic/3D-Animals.php (642 words)

	Swallow-tailed Kites
		The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanus forficatus) is an elanid kite which breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina.
		Young Swallow-tailed Kites are duller in color than the adults, and the tail is not as deeply forked.
		Sometime a high-pitched chirp is emitted; though the birds mostly remain silent.
	www.avianweb.com /swallowtailedkites.html (291 words)

	Welsh kite trust bird race 2001
		The winners of the Trophy will be the team (of 3 or more members, at least three of whom must have recorded each species claimed) who record the largest number of species in a single day.
		Birds heard but not seen can be counted as long as they were positively identified.
		In order that the event remains topical, and to add that extra challenge, Red Kite must be one of the species recorded by the winning team.
	www.gigrin.co.uk /birdrace2k.html (409 words)

	White-tailed Kites
		The White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is an elanid kite found in western North America and parts of South America.
		The White-tailed Kite was rendered almost extinct in the 1930s and 1940s by shooting and egg-collecting, but they are now again common in California.
		White-tailed Kites feed principally on rodents, and they are readily seen patrolling or hovering over lowland scrub or grassland.
	www.avianweb.com /whitetailedkites.html (359 words)

	All About Birds
		A graceful, long-winged raptor, the Mississippi Kite is found in scattered localities across the southern and central United States.
		The Mississippi Kite often attacks people who venture too close to its nest, especially in urban areas.
		In the Great Plains the Mississippi Kite can be locally abundant, usually nests colonially, and since the mid-1970s has nested abundantly in many urban areas.
	www.birds.cornell.edu /programs/AllAboutBirds/BirdGuide/Mississippi_Kite.html (163 words)

	Kite Site 2000
		On Monday, August 28, 2000, a Swallow-tailed Kite that recovered from a shoulder injury was released in the Refuge to begin its migratory journey southward to Brazil.
		This kite is fitted with satellite and radio transmitters to track its migratory route and is also banded with a numbered U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service band for future identification.
		Miami Museum of Science - The Falcon Batchelor Bird of Prey Center donated use of its flight cage to evaluate this kite's flight capability prior to release.
	www.adoptabird.org /kitesite (491 words)

	FLEXIFOIL TUNING TIPS
		When launching with an assistant, simply direct them to hold the kite by one spar tip or by the spar in the center of the kite.They should grip it lightly and allow the kite to inflate and virtually fly out of their hand.
		With a number of kites in a stack it is wise to use an assisted launch.
		With those kites, the bridle is used to set an angle of attack for the prevailing wind conditions.
	www.cobrakite.com /flextune.html (2726 words)

	Resources on Crested Serpent-Eagle academic institutions
		Birding Hotspots of W. Arunachal Pradesh: Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela P E D Y Short-toed Snake-Eagle Circaetus gallicus P E D Y Hen Harrier (Northern) Circus cyaneus P E D Y Besra Sparrowhawk Accipiter virgatus P E D Y Northern...
		Birding trip to Malaysia 1997: On the road to Kuala Kuba Bahru we had excellent views of a perched CrestedSerpent-Eagle (Spilornis cheela) and Whiskered Tree-swift (Hemiprocne comata)
		: Amongst the birds, the Crested Serpent Eagle is common.
	www.mongabay.org /conservation/Crested_Serpent-Eagle.htm (1357 words)

	Duebekæmperen - Bird control products - Welcome
		Our bird control systems are designed to keep buildings, fields, airports etc. free from damages caused by birds.
		Our high quality bird control systems are manufactured from the best materials possible, in order to be able to resist high bird pressure.
		Contact us via e-mail or phone +45 70 20 55 71, with information on the birds you want to repel and the area you wish to protect and let us customize a recommendation for your unique bird control problem.
	www.duebekaemperen.dk /english (161 words)

	Kite kits and materials
		This version by USA kite artist Greg Kono, makes use of latex tubing to connect the spars.
		The kite is 19.5 inches square and comes in various colors.
		Created in Cambodia by the director of the Khmer Kite Museum, this children’s “pocket” kite kit is made of paper with bamboo frame, and is flown by children throughout Cambodia.
	drachenstore.easystorecreator.net /items/diy-kite-kits-and-materials/list.htm (379 words)

	Adopt-a-Bird - The Avian Reconditioning Center
		In many cases this "physical therapy" is necessary to provide the birds with a more realistic chance of survival once released to the wild.
		Dedicated to educating the public about the importance of birds of prey, ARC encourages compassion for injured and recovering raptors and provides informative programs featuring live hawks, falcons, kites and owls for audiences of all ages in the Central Florida area.
		Adoptions make unique gifts and are a wonderful way to share the message of the importance of saving birds of prey and their natural habitat.
	www.adoptabird.org (650 words)

	Cardinal Kite - Wild Bird Lodge - Backyard Birding Supply Website
		Flying a kite is a simple pleasure that has been enjoyed by generations.
		The sheer joy of launching a kite and watching it take flight is truly captivating for the young and old.
		Easy to launch and fun to fly, our bird kites feature bold colors and detailed applique work.
	www.wildbirdlodge.com /modules/cart/products.php/nav_id/26/page/1/id/160/name/CardinalKite (166 words)

	Dragonfly, Butterfly, Birds and Fish kites for all ages
		This butterfly kite has now replaced our old kite. With a attractive colourful design, this kite is fun and easy to fly for everyone.
		This stunning Red Dragon Kite is the latest single line kite to be added to our ran ge with its impression design and long tail this is sure to be popular.
		A high powered small stunt kite with a cutting edge, fast, fun and responsive. The rapier will fly in a light breeze as well as a strong wind (not gale force). It is smooth, stable and is steady in flight it will also produce tight turns and a firm positive pull.
	kitesrus.co.uk /acatalog/bird_fish_dragonfly_butterfly_kites.html (1069 words)

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