Based on 1,522 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Mississippi Kite is most often recorded in August; in Oklahoma it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #15 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Ictinia mississippiensis
Mississippi Kite in Oklahoma by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Oklahoma in August
Great-tailed Grackle
Great Blue Heron
Canada Goose
Mourning Dove
Great Egret
Northern Cardinal
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Green Heron
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Mississippi Kite appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly May–August, with the most records in August.
How common is Mississippi Kite in Oklahoma?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Oklahoma (1,522 records in our sample).