black-winged kite
noun
Any of several small pale kites of the genus Elanus; now specifically E. caeruleus of Africa, tropical Asia, and south-west Europe; also called black-shouldered kite.
- E. caeruleus is sometimes regarded as including related forms from Australia and North America..
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in Analyst. Compare scientific Latin Elanus melanopterus.