Zone-tailed Hawk vs Black Kite
Buteo albonotatus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Zone-tailed Hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo albonotatus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 79.6 cm (31.3 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 764.0 g (26.95 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Zone-tailed Hawk only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Zone-tailed 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.