Black Kite vs Crested Eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Morphnus guianensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Crested Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Morphnus guianensis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 93.0 cm (36.6 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 1629.6 g (57.48 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Near Threatened
Crested Eagle
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.