Pearl Kite
Gampsonyx swainsonii
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Least Concern
Wingspan
29.5 cm
Weight
99.625 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 29.5 cm and a weight of 99.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 29.5 cm | 11.6 in |
| Weight | 99.625 g | 3.51 oz |
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Gampsonyx |
| Species | Gampsonyx swainsonii |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة اللؤلؤة |
| Chinese | 珠鳶 |
| French | Élanion perle |
| German | Perlaar |
| Japanese | シンジュトビ |
| Portuguese | Gaviãozinho |
| Russian | жемчужный коршун-крошка |
| Spanish | elanio enano |
| Turkish | İnci çaylak |
Distribution
Pearl Kite has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Pearl Kite endangered?
The Pearl Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Pearl Kite nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Pearl Kite?
The Pearl Kite has a wingspan of 29.5 cm, weight of 99.625 g.
What order and family does the Pearl Kite belong to?
The Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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