White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="elanus-leucurus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.8 cm and a weight of 308 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 58,8 cm | 23.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 308,0 g | 10.86 oz |
Habitat & Range
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: O,PL. Incubation: 30-32 days. Fledging: 35-40 days.
Số Trứng
3-5
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Họ | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Elanus |
| Loài | Elanus leucurus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | حدأة أبيض الذيل |
| Chinese | 白尾鳶 |
| French | Élanion à queue blanche |
| German | Weißschwanzaar |
| Japanese | オジロトビ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-peneira |
| Spanish | elanio maromero |
| Turkish | Ak kuyruklu çaylak |
Distribution
White-tailed Kite has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
Is the White-tailed Kite endangered?
How does the White-tailed Kite nest?
How big is the White-tailed Kite?
What order and family does the White-tailed Kite belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family