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foil@vt8200.vetmed.lsu.edu (Carol Foil) sent this comment:

Mississippi Kite

In an immature bird, the black and white checkered axillaries are a very helpful field mark. Also, in flight, in all ages, the kiting action of the tail is a wonderful field mark, especially for beginners.