Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
57.3 cm
Weight
259.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 57.3 cm | 22.6 in |
| Weight | 259.0 g | 9.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Clutch Size
2-6
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Species | Elanus caeruleus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة سوداء الجناح |
| Chinese | 黑翅鸢 |
| French | Élanion blanc |
| German | Gleitaar |
| Indonesian | elang tikus |
| Japanese | カタグロトビ |
| Korean | 검은어깨매 |
| Portuguese | peneireiro-cinzento |
| Russian | Чернокрылый дымчатый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio común |
| Turkish | Ak çaylak |
Distribution
Black-winged Kite has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Black-winged Kite endangered?
The Black-winged Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-winged Kite nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Black-winged Kite?
The Black-winged Kite has a wingspan of 57.3 cm, weight of 259.0 g.
What order and family does the Black-winged Kite belong to?
The Black-winged Kite (Elanus caeruleus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family
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Least Concern
African Goshawk
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Least Concern
African Harrier-hawk
Polyboroides typus
Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
Aquila spilogaster
Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Not Evaluated
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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Vulnerable