Swallow-tailed Kite
Elanoides forficatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="elanoides-forficatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 82.6 cm and a weight of 438.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 82,6 cm | 32.5 in |
| Khối Lượng | 438,1666666666667 g | 15.46 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 38-41 days.
Số Trứng
1-3
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Họ | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanoides |
| Loài | Elanoides forficatus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة مبلوع الذيل |
| Chinese | 燕尾鳶 |
| French | Milan à queue fourchue |
| German | Schwalbenweih |
| Japanese | ツバメトビ |
| Korean | 아메리카제비꼬리솔개 |
| Portuguese | Gavião-tesoura |
| Russian | вилохвостый коршун |
| Spanish | elanio tijereta |
| Turkish | Kırlangıç kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Kite has been recorded in 10 countries.
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External Databases
Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the Swallow-tailed Kite endangered?
How does the Swallow-tailed Kite nest?
How big is the Swallow-tailed Kite?
What order and family does the Swallow-tailed Kite belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family