Black Kite vs Philippine Honey-buzzard
Milvus migrans compared with Pernis steerei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Philippine Honey-buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Pernis steerei |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 75.7 cm (29.8 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 715.25 g (25.23 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Philippine Honey-buzzard only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
Philippine 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.