Black Kite vs Grey-backed Hawk
Milvus migrans compared with Pseudastur occidentalis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Grey-backed Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Pseudastur occidentalis |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 69.2 cm (27.2 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 660.0 g (23.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Grey-backed Hawk only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Vulnerable
Grey-backed 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.