Black Kite vs Crested Serpent-eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Spilornis cheela
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Crested Serpent-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Spilornis cheela |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 74.7 cm (29.4 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 1065.1666666666667 g (37.57 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black Kite only
Crested Serpent-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Least Concern
Crested Serpent-eagle
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.