Black-shouldered Kite
Elanus axillaris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="elanus-axillaris"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-shouldered Kite (Elanus axillaris) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (habichte, adler und milane), within the order Accipitriformes (habichtartige). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 57.7 cm and a weight of 266.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 57,7 cm | 22.7 in |
| Gewicht | 266,25 g | 9.39 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 29-34 days. Fledging: 33-38 days.
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Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Arten | Elanus axillaris |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة أسود الكتفين |
| Chinese | 黑肩鸢 |
| French | élanion d'Australie |
| Japanese | オーストラリアカタグロトビ |
| Korean | 검은죽지솔개 |
| Portuguese | peneireiro-de-ombros-pretos |
| Russian | Черноплечий дымчатый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio australiano |
| Turkish | Kara omuzlu çaylak |
Distribution
Black-shouldered Kite has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Black-shouldered Kite endangered?
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What order and family does the Black-shouldered Kite belong to?
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