Black Kite vs White-rumped Hawk
Milvus migrans compared with Parabuteo leucorrhous
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | White-rumped Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Parabuteo leucorrhous |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 353.0 g (12.45 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
White-rumped Hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
White-rumped Hawk
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.