Mississippi Kite
Ictinia mississippiensis
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Least Concern
Wingspan
58.4 cm
Weight
276.0 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 58.4 cm | 23.0 in |
| Weight | 276.0 g | 9.74 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
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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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Mississippi Kite endangered?
The Mississippi Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Mississippi Kite nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-31 days. Fledging: 34 days.
How big is the Mississippi Kite?
The Mississippi Kite has a wingspan of 58.4 cm, weight of 276.0 g.
What order and family does the Mississippi Kite belong to?
The Mississippi Kite (Ictinia mississippiensis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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