White-backed Vulture vs Black Kite
Gyps africanus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-backed Vulture | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Gyps africanus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 115.7 cm (45.6 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 5675.0 g (200.18 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
White-backed Vulture
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.