Black Kite vs African Harrier-hawk
Milvus migrans compared with Polyboroides typus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | African Harrier-hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Polyboroides typus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 88.6 cm (34.9 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 700.3333333333334 g (24.70 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
African Harrier-hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
African 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.
African Harrier-hawk
The African Harrier-hawk weighs about 700g and ranges across sub-Saharan Africa. Its double-jointed legs reach deep into tree holes and cliff crevices to extract nestlings and hidden prey.