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black kite

noun

  1. an Old World kite, Milvus migrans, having dark brown plumage and a forked tail, and feeding chiefly on carrion.


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The story follows two brothers in New Delhi who try to rescue black kites, majestic birds who are dying because of the crowded city's toxic skies.

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“All That Breathes” is an Oscar-nominated documentary about two New Delhi brothers on a personal mission to rescue a certain kind of bird — the black kite — from being poisoned by the city’s polluted air.

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The black kites, voracious scavengers, are a vital part of the city’s ecosystem, helping to consume trash in local landfills.

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The carnivorous black kite has a spiritual connection to Muslims, who believe tossing meat to these hawks cleanses the feeder.

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The three principal human characters in Shaunak Sen’s film have devoted their lives to caring for black kites, birds of prey almost as unloved in Delhi as scavenging rodents and canines.

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