Black Kite vs Mantled Hawk
Milvus migrans compared with Pseudastur polionotus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Mantled Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Pseudastur polionotus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 73.2 cm (28.8 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 649.0 g (22.89 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Near Threatened
Mantled 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.