Gleitaar
Elanus caeruleus
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Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
57,3 cm
Gewicht
259,0 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 57,3 cm | 22.6 in |
| Gewicht | 259,0 g | 9.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Gelegegröße
2-6
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Arten | Elanus caeruleus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة سوداء الجناح |
| Chinese | 黑翅鸢 |
| French | Élanion blanc |
| German | Gleitaar |
| Indonesian | elang tikus |
| Japanese | カタグロトビ |
| Korean | 검은어깨매 |
| Portuguese | peneireiro-cinzento |
| Russian | Чернокрылый дымчатый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio común |
| Turkish | Ak çaylak |
Distribution
Gleitaar has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Vorhanden
Not recorded
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Häufig gestellte Fragen
Is the Gleitaar endangered?
The Gleitaar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gleitaar nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30-33 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Gleitaar?
The Gleitaar has a wingspan of 57.3 cm, weight of 259.0 g.
What order and family does the Gleitaar belong to?
The Gleitaar (Elanus caeruleus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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