Letter-winged Kite
Elanus scriptus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="elanus-scriptus"></birdfyi-bird>The Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 60.4 cm and a weight of 308.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 60.4 cm | 23.8 in |
| Weight | 308.1666666666667 g | 10.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Clutch Size
2-7
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Species | Elanus scriptus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة حرفية الجناح |
| Chinese | 纹翅鸢 |
| French | Élanion lettré |
| Japanese | クロオビトビ |
| Portuguese | peneireiro-de-asas-cinzentas |
| Spanish | elanio escrito |
| Turkish | Yazılı çaylak |
Distribution
Letter-winged Kite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family