Scissor-tailed Kite
Chelictinia riocourii
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
48.0 cm
Weight
110.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Scissor-tailed Kite (Chelictinia riocourii) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48 cm and a weight of 110 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Weight | 110.0 g | 3.88 oz |
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Chelictinia |
| Species | Chelictinia riocourii |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة إفريقية خطافية الذيل |
| Chinese | 剪尾鳶 |
| French | Élanion naucler |
| Japanese | アフリカツバメトビ |
| Russian | африканский дымчатый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio golondrina |
| Turkish | Makas kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
Scissor-tailed Kite has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Scissor-tailed Kite endangered?
The Scissor-tailed Kite has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Scissor-tailed Kite?
The Scissor-tailed Kite has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Scissor-tailed Kite belong to?
The Scissor-tailed Kite (Chelictinia riocourii) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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