Rufous-tailed Hawk vs Black Kite
Buteo ventralis compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous-tailed Hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteo ventralis | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 71.8 cm (28.3 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 1136.25 g (40.08 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Rufous-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.