White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
58.8 cm
Weight
308.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.8 cm | 23.1 in |
| Weight | 308.0 g | 10.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 30-32 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Clutch Size
3-5
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Species | Elanus leucurus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة أبيض الذيل |
| Chinese | 白尾鳶 |
| French | Élanion à queue blanche |
| German | Weißschwanzaar |
| Japanese | オジロトビ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-peneira |
| Spanish | elanio maromero |
| Turkish | Ak kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
White-tailed Kite has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the White-tailed Kite endangered?
The White-tailed Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tailed Kite nest?
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 30-32 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
How big is the White-tailed Kite?
The White-tailed Kite has a wingspan of 58.8 cm, weight of 308.0 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Kite belong to?
The White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
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Least Concern
American Goshawk
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Not Evaluated
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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Vulnerable