Madagascar Serpent-eagle vs Black Kite
Eutriorchis astur compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Serpent-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Eutriorchis astur | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 63.7 cm (25.1 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 700.0 g (24.69 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Madagascar Serpent-eagle only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Endangered
Madagascar Serpent-eagle
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.