• Kite has tearing and piercing beak with short pointed sharp edged powerful beak for tearing flesh.

• Beaks are operated by well developed mandibular muscles.

• Raptorial feet for striking and grasping the prey.

• Toes are sharp and clawed.

• Prey is normally killed with feet.

• Three toes are directed forwarded and one behind.

• The hind toe is heavier and more talented than others.

• Tiny reduction on the bottom of the feet called Spicules, helps kite to grasp their prey.