The Look
Every time you approach a bird there is a initial phase where every bird gives that look while running through its checklist
- Is the approaching object coming fast ... Check
- Is object coming within my security radius ... Check
- Is the object a known threat ... Check
Even if one of items in the check list is a tick mark the bird takes off. This is the black shouldered kite's version of "The look" while it runs through its check list.