Scissor-tailed Kite
Chelictinia riocourii
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Vulnerable
Flügelspannweite
48,0 cm
Gewicht
110,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 48,0 cm | 18.9 in |
| Gewicht | 110,0 g | 3.88 oz |
Erhaltungsstatus
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
4
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Chelictinia |
| Arten | Chelictinia riocourii |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة إفريقية خطافية الذيل |
| Chinese | 剪尾鳶 |
| French | Élanion naucler |
| Japanese | アフリカツバメトビ |
| Russian | африканский дымчатый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio golondrina |
| Turkish | Makas kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
Scissor-tailed Kite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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External Databases
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Scissor-tailed Kite endangered?
The Scissor-tailed Kite has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How big is the Scissor-tailed Kite?
The Scissor-tailed Kite has a wingspan of 48.0 cm, weight of 110.0 g.
What order and family does the Scissor-tailed Kite belong to?
The Scissor-tailed Kite (Chelictinia riocourii) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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