Black Kite vs Red Kite
Milvus migrans compared with Milvus milvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Red Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Milvus milvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 96.3 cm (37.9 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 1134.5 g (40.02 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
Red 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.