Mississippi Kites (IMAGE) Raptor Research Foundation Caption In addition to stock tanks in rural areas, other types of man-made or supplemented water sources, such as this urban lake, may become increasingly important for raptors like Mississippi Kites as temperatures increase and precipitation decreases in arid regions. Credit Clint Boal Usage Restrictions Credit must be given to the creator. Only noncommercial uses of the work are permitted. No derivatives or adaptations of the work are permitted. License CC BY-NC-ND Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.