Black Kite vs Martial Eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Polemaetus bellicosus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Martial Eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Polemaetus bellicosus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 114.3 cm (45.0 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 4237.0 g (149.46 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Endangered
Martial 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.