Lesser Fish-eagle vs Black Kite
Icthyophaga humilis compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Lesser Fish-eagle | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Icthyophaga humilis | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 782.5 g (27.60 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
Lesser 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.