They are also quite happy to eat chicks and don't shy away from worms and beetles either. They are known to catch and kill small mammals like voles, rats, mice and even some small birds. While a red kites diet is largely made up of dead animals (carrion), they do eat other things. As well learn below, their feeding habits get more and more interesting. While a red kite's diet is largely made up of dead animals (carrion), they do eat other things. Well, red kites are a very interesting bird species. The species currently breeds in the Western Palearctic region of Europe and northwest Africa, though it formerly also occurred in northern Iran. As we'll learn below, their feeding habits get more and more interesting. The red kite (Milvus milvus) is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. Isn't it surprising that red kites aren't the killers they seem in the sky? Well, red kites are a very interesting bird species. So, while they sometimes catch small, live prey, mostly they eat roadkill and other dead animals. It is said that the red kite can help us to tap into our power and use it to achieve our goals. These majestic creatures have been associated with strength, courage, and determination.

They don't have powerful enough feet to tackle anything bigger than a small rabbit, really. The Red kite is a beautiful bird of prey that many cultures throughout history have revered.

Below, we're going to find out what food red kites like to eat, and it may surprise you! Well, they are, of course, looking for food. Galloway Red Kite Trail, near Castle Douglas, Dumfries and Galloway Signposted walking routes, six viewpoints, feeding station (2pm, admission charge), parking, toilets. You may also be wondering what the red kite was doing up there? It looks like they are gliding in circles as if they have forgotten their keys and are waiting for their partner to let them in the nest. If you've ever seen a red kite (Milvus milvus) overhead, gliding silently in circles, you will likely have a lifetime fondness for this bird like me.

Red kite bird