Black Kite vs Legge's Hawk-Eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Nisaetus kelaarti
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Legge's Hawk-Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Nisaetus kelaarti |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Not Evaluated |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | — |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | — |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Legge's Hawk-Eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Not Evaluated
Legge's 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.