White-tailed Kite vs Black Kite
Elanus leucurus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-tailed Kite | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elanus leucurus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.8 cm (23.1 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 308.0 g (10.86 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-5 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-tailed Kite
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.