Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ictinia-mississippiensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.4 cm and a weight of 276 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm | 23.0 in |
| Weight | 276.0 g | 9.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 34 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Ictinia |
| Species | Ictinia mississippiensis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة ميسيسيبي |
| French | Milan du Mississippi |
| German | Mississippiweih |
| Japanese | ミシシッピートビ |
| Portuguese | sovi-do-norte |
| Spanish | elanio del Mississippi |
Distribution
Mississippi Kite has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family