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I just got a call here at work.
Person: "I am doing a research proposal and need to know how big is a Grey Kite, how much do they eat and what do they eat".
Me: (searching through my North American Raptor books and not finding anything). "Hmmm, I am not finding anything, and that does not sound familiar. Where are these birds from?"
Person: "Japan"
Me: "Well, no wonder it did not sound familiar! Let me check my Raptors of the World book"
Did finally find out it will eat about 10 % of it's body weight each day, and will eat almost anything, second only to Vultures in eating anything. They have a three foot wing span, and weigh about 2 pounds. Apparently in Japan they are getting pesky and will grab food right out of people's hands! Imagine a bird that big coming and grabbing your hamburger right of your hand!!!
Person: "I am doing a research proposal and need to know how big is a Grey Kite, how much do they eat and what do they eat".
Me: (searching through my North American Raptor books and not finding anything). "Hmmm, I am not finding anything, and that does not sound familiar. Where are these birds from?"
Person: "Japan"
Me: "Well, no wonder it did not sound familiar! Let me check my Raptors of the World book"
Did finally find out it will eat about 10 % of it's body weight each day, and will eat almost anything, second only to Vultures in eating anything. They have a three foot wing span, and weigh about 2 pounds. Apparently in Japan they are getting pesky and will grab food right out of people's hands! Imagine a bird that big coming and grabbing your hamburger right of your hand!!!
Worse thing with the Kookaburra.. once he steals your food and eats it he sits there and laughs at you. No kidding!!
