Black Kite vs Javan Hawk-eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Nisaetus bartelsi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Javan Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Nisaetus bartelsi |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 75.6 cm (29.8 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 830.0 g (29.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Javan Hawk-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Endangered
Javan Hawk-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.