Black Kite vs Red-headed Vulture
Milvus migrans compared with Sarcogyps calvus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Red-headed Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Sarcogyps calvus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 114.0 cm (44.9 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 4500.0 g (158.73 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Critically Endangered
Red-headed Vulture
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.