Black Kite
Milvus migrans
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The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm | 36.0 in |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g | 26.59 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 26-38 days. Fledging: 42-63 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Milvus |
| Species | Milvus migrans |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة سوداء |
| Chinese | 黑鸢 |
| French | Milan noir |
| German | Schwarzmilan |
| Hindi | काली चील |
| Indonesian | Elang paria |
| Japanese | トビ |
| Korean | 솔개 |
| Portuguese | milhafre-preto |
| Russian | чёрный коршун |
| Spanish | Milano negro |
| Thai | เหยี่ยวดำ |
| Turkish | Kara çaylak |
| Vietnamese | Diều hâu đen |
Distribution
Black Kite has been recorded in 10 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family