Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk vs Black Kite
Aviceda madagascariensis compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Aviceda madagascariensis | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 62.8 cm (24.7 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 284.5 g (10.04 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Madagascar Cuckoo-hawk
Least Concern
Black Kite
About These Birds
Black Kite
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.