Red Kite hovering over feeding site of Gigrin Farm near Rhayader.

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How close did the Red Kite get to extinction? Entire population of Kites in 1977 emanated from just one female bird. Today Red Kites have a limited geographical range mostly confined to Europe and total population is estimated at around 20,000-23,000. Wales now has well over 600 breeding pairs.

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Location: Gigrin Farm, Rhayader, Powys, Wales, 2015
Photo credit: © David Cantrille / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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