Bermuda Hawk vs Black Kite
Bermuteo avivorus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bermuda Hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Bermuteo avivorus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Extinct | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | — | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | — | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | -- | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Bermuda Hawk
Black Kite
About These Birds
Bermuda Hawk
The Bermuda Hawk was a large hawk that was endemic to Bermuda and became extinct shortly after human settlement of the islands in the early 17th century. Known only from subfossil bones, it was probably a broad-winged raptor that preyed on seabirds and other island fauna. Habitat destruction and hunting contributed to its extinction.
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.