Investigation launched after red kite is found dead in field near Hinckley The bird, which has a 5 foot wingspan, is a protected species on the verge of extinction Updated Red Kite is a bird of prey on the verge of extinction (Image: Getty Images/EyeEm) Never miss another Leicestershire story by signing up to our free email updatesInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Sign up When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you for subscribingWe have more newslettersShow meSee ourprivacy notice