Madagascar Fish-eagle vs Black Kite
Haliaeetus vociferoides compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Madagascar Fish-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Haliaeetus vociferoides | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Critically Endangered | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 97.4 cm (38.3 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 2800.0 g (98.77 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Madagascar Fish-eagle only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
Madagascar Fish-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.