Black Kite vs Oriental Honey-buzzard
Milvus migrans compared with Pernis ptilorhynchus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Oriental Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Pernis ptilorhynchus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 82.7 cm (32.6 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 1117.5 g (39.42 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Oriental Honey-buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
Oriental Honey-buzzard
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.