Black Kite Milvus migrans lineatus

Dubai Pivot Fields, 30.09.2005 - an unprecedented 3 juvenile birds present here today.

Al Wathba camel racetrack, 22.02.2005 - a juvenile.

This bird shows the typical lineatus large white patch at base of primaries and the dark patch behind the eye, two features also shared with juvenile of nominate migrans. The dark streaked underparts points towards a juvenile lineatus, as juvenile migrans will have pale streaked underparts.