Letter-winged Kite
Elanus scriptus
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Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
60,4 cm
Gewicht
308,1666666666667 g
Familie
Accipitridae
Ordnung
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 60,4 cm | 23.8 in |
| Gewicht | 308,1666666666667 g | 10.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Erhaltungsstatus
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Gelegegröße
2-7
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Accipitriformes (Habichtartige) |
| Familie | Accipitridae (Habichte, Adler und Milane) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Arten | Elanus scriptus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة حرفية الجناح |
| Chinese | 纹翅鸢 |
| French | Élanion lettré |
| Japanese | クロオビトビ |
| Portuguese | peneireiro-de-asas-cinzentas |
| Spanish | elanio escrito |
| Turkish | Yazılı çaylak |
Distribution
Letter-winged 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 Letter-winged Kite endangered?
The Letter-winged Kite has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Letter-winged Kite nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 36 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
How big is the Letter-winged Kite?
The Letter-winged Kite has a wingspan of 60.4 cm, weight of 308.1666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Letter-winged Kite belong to?
The Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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