Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
82.6 cm
Weight
438.1666666666667 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 82.6 cm | 32.5 in |
| Weight | 438.1666666666667 g | 15.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanoides |
| Species | Elanoides forficatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة مبلوع الذيل |
| Chinese | 燕尾鳶 |
| French | Milan à queue fourchue |
| German | Schwalbenweih |
| Japanese | ツバメトビ |
| Korean | 아메리카제비꼬리솔개 |
| Portuguese | Gavião-tesoura |
| Russian | вилохвостый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio tijereta |
| Turkish | Kırlangıç kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Kite has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swallow-tailed Kite endangered?
The Swallow-tailed Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Swallow-tailed Kite nest?
Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
How big is the Swallow-tailed Kite?
The Swallow-tailed Kite has a wingspan of 82.6 cm, weight of 438.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Swallow-tailed Kite belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
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American Goshawk
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Not Evaluated
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