The species was hunted to extinction in Scotland in the 1870s, but the red kite has made a successful return.
Now, RSPB Scotland staff have now named one after a 21st century Hollywood character.
Those working at the charity's Tollie Red Kite Centre near Dingwall say that with her striking red plumage and adventurous spirit, it was easy to name a young red kite after the flame-haired heroine of Disney/Pixar's film Brave.
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