Letter-winged Kite vs Black Kite
Elanus scriptus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Letter-winged Kite | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Elanus scriptus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 60.4 cm (23.8 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 308.1666666666667 g (10.87 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-7 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Letter-winged 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.