Slender-billed Kite vs Black Kite
Helicolestes hamatus compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Slender-billed Kite | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Helicolestes hamatus | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.1 cm (22.9 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 419.25 g (14.79 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Slender-billed Kite only
Black Kite only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Slender-billed 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.