Black kite
Milvus migrans
CommonPhoto: Thomas Kraft ( ThKraft ) · CC BY-SA 2.5
Birdcarnivore
The black kite is a medium-sized bird of prey often seen soaring over open landscapes. Known for its adaptability, it's one of the most widespread raptors, with populations reaching into the millions. These birds are skilled fliers, effortlessly riding thermals in search of food.
- Belongs to the same family as eagles and hawks
- Global population may exceed 6 million birds
- Some populations show significant ups and downs in numbers
ForestGrasslandUrbanAfricaAsiaEurope
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Milvus migrans
- Habitat
- Forest, Grassland, Urban
- Regions in this directory
- Africa, Asia, Europe
- Diet
- carnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
