Whistling Kite
Haliastur sphenurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="haliastur-sphenurus"></birdfyi-bird>The Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 81.5 cm and a weight of 742.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 81.5 cm | 32.1 in |
| Weight | 742.5 g | 26.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 35-38 days. Fledging: 44-54 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Haliastur |
| Species | Haliastur sphenurus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 啸栗鸢 |
| French | Milan siffleur |
| German | Keilschwanzweih |
| Indonesian | elang siul |
| Japanese | フエフキトビ |
| Korean | 휘파람솔개 |
| Portuguese | milhafre-assobiador |
| Russian | Коршун-свистун |
| Spanish | milano silbador |
Distribution
Whistling 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