The American Audubon Society describes the swallow-tailed kite as, “Our most beautiful bird of prey, striking in its shape, its pattern, and its extraordinarily graceful flight.”

The delicate design of this particular bird, in gold inlaid with scattered diamonds, is perfect for the discerning birder. Beautiful, striking, and graceful—just like a swallow-tailed kite.

The sound you non-birders should listen for? “A shrill klee-klee-klee.”