Black Kite vs Ornate Hawk-eagle
Milvus migrans compared with Spizaetus ornatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Ornate Hawk-eagle |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Spizaetus ornatus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 70.6 cm (27.8 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 1144.3333333333333 g (40.37 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Black Kite only
Ornate Hawk-eagle only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Near Threatened
Ornate Hawk-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.