White-bellied Sea-eagle vs Black Kite
Haliaeetus leucogaster compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | White-bellied Sea-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus leucogaster | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 111.3 cm (43.8 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 2775.0 g (97.89 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
White-bellied Sea-eagle only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
White-bellied Sea-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.