Black Kite vs Lappet-faced Vulture
Milvus migrans compared with Torgos tracheliotos
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Black Kite | Lappet-faced Vulture |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Milvus migrans | Torgos tracheliotos |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) | 142.3 cm (56.0 in) |
| Weight | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) | 7400.0 g (261.03 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-4 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Black Kite only
Lappet-faced Vulture only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Black Kite
Endangered
Lappet-faced 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.