Rufous Crab-hawk vs Black Kite
Buteogallus aequinoctialis compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Rufous Crab-hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Buteogallus aequinoctialis | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.2 cm (24.9 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 696.0 g (24.55 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Rufous Crab-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.