Mississippi Kites are slender, fairly small raptors with long, pointed wings. The tail is fairly long and square-tipped. The strongly hooked bill is small and delicate.
Relative Size
Larger than a Rock Pigeon; smaller than a Peregrine Falcon.
![Relative Size](/guide/images/size/scale.png)
![between crow and goose](/guide/images/size/btwn-crow-goose.png)
Measurements- Both Sexes
- Length: 13.4-14.6 in (34-37 cm)
- Weight: 7.6-9.5 oz (216-269 g)
- Length: 13.4-14.6 in (34-37 cm)
- Weight: 7.6-9.5 oz (216-269 g)