Black Kite vs Madagascar Harrier-hawk
Milvus migrans compared with Polyboroides radiatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Madagascar Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Polyboroides radiatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 79.5 cm (31.3 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 124.0 g (4.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Madagascar Harrier-hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
Madagascar Harrier-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.