Kai-Zed was identified by Cynthia Hankins on April 12, 2010.
He had very small visible claspers and this young pup was named after Captain Colin McDavid’s children Kai and Zed.
DESCRIPTION OF MARKINGS
Kai-Zed shows a clear “V” on his chest that is surrounded by three smaller brush strokes on the left and a larger brush stroke on the right side.
IDENTIFICATION DATE
April 12, 2010
GENDER
Male
SIZE OF WINGSPAN
6-8 feet
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