no. they kill small birds and partridges, pigeons, young ducks too.

We have a red kite on the farm. I like watching him swirling about on the thermals but have witnessed him kill.

I also refer you to:

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"Red Kites are however predators and take a wide variety of live prey, ranging from earthworms to small mammals, amphibians and birds"

Posted By: Tony Martin, Oct 9, 15:51:52