Black Kite

The Black Kite is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers.

The Black Kite is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

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The Black Kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards and harriers. This kite is a widespread species throughout the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia. Curiously, it is not found in the Indonesian archipelago between the South East Asian mainland and the Wallace Line. More

In the United Kingdom, the Black Kite occurs only as a wanderer on migration. These birds are usually of the nominate race, but in November 2006 a juvenile of the eastern lineatus, not previously recorded in western Europe, was found in Lincolnshire. Black Kites will take small live prey as well as fish, household refuse and carrion. They are attracted to fires and smoke where they seek escaping insect prey. They are well adapted to living in cities and are found even in densely populated areas. More

Black Kite and Yellow-billed Kite DistributionIn the northern winter, it is therefore common to have a resident race and a distinguishable migrant form present together in these hotter areas. In the United Kingdom, the Black Kite occurs only as a wanderer on migration. These birds are usually of the nominate race, but in November 2006 a juvenile of the eastern lineatus, not previously recorded in western Europe, was found in Lincolnshire. More

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The Black Kite is a medium-sized (M 55cm; F 60 cm) raptor with a blackish brown body and a slightly forked tail. The wings are long and narrow, and the underside of the primaries shows a large whitish patch. The Taiwan race formosanus is said to be smaller than mainland races, but the difference appears to be subtle; furthermore, this subspecies is said to occur on Hainan as well, so its endemic status is questionable. More

The Black Kite is a widespread species throughout the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia. From a distance it appears almost black, but its plumage is actually dark brown. Black Kites will take small live prey as well as fish, household refuse and carrion. They are well adapted to living in cities and are found even in densely populated areas. They are attracted to fires and smoke where they seek escaping insect prey. More

Black Kite Size: 55cm Habitat: Distributed Australia wide, this perhaps is Australia's most abundant Raptor. Congregating in large flocks this bird feeds on carrion , rodents and insects. Often seen on the outskirts of small country towns and edges of roads. Notes: Dark brown bird with distinctive forked tail. Breeds Winter-Spring. For more information on Black Kite see references. Page | 1 | bf8c3066.jpg bf8c3156.jpg bf8c3169.jpg bf8c3248.jpg bf8c3250. More

Black Kite and the Hawk illustration are trademarks of Black Kite Cellars L.L.C. More

Black Kite, Burnham Norton (Norfolk, UK), 24th April 2007 Black Kite, N of Lumbier, 18-Jun-09 Black Kite, N of Lumbier, 18-Jun-09 Black Kite, N of Lumbier, 18-Jun-09 Black Kite, N of Lumbier, 18-Jun-09 Black Kite, north of Lumbier (Navarre, Spain), 18th June 2009 Black Kite, Elvas, 24-Apr-06 Black Kite, Elvas, 24-Apr-06 Black Kite, Elvas, 24-Apr-06 Black Kite, Elvas, 24-Apr-06 Black Kites, Elvas (Portugal), 24th More

To study and monitor local Black Kite population and breeding condition by conducting regular kite survey and annual breeding survey. Members KRG consists of a conveyor and seven members Survey Monthly kite survey is conducted on the first Sunday around sunset in Guildford Road of Mid-levels and New Yau Ma Tei Typhoon Shelter. In winter, Black Kites migrating from the north arrive Hong Kong. More

Other Pics: Black Kite on Road Other Names English Yellow-billed Kite French Milan noir German Schwarzmilan Spanish Milano Negro Swedish Brun glada Dutch Zwarte Wouw Italian Nibbio bruno World: Very widely distributed across continental Europe, Asia (except the eastern regions), the Near and Middle East, Africa, Indonesia and Australia. Kenya: Occurs in numbers throughout the country particularly around human habitations. More

Black Kites (sister and brother)Sometimes the Black Kite is unkindly dubbed the "Kimberley Seagull" because of its habit of gathering in large numbers to scavenge around an abundant food source. Black Kites are among the very few raptor species which will gather in flocks. The Black Kite preys upon insects and small animals and birds. Extremely agile and experts at soaring, Black Kites can spend nearly all day on the wing, hawking insects out of the air and eating them as they fly. More

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area and seeing black kites flying in several places over the nearby river and lake. Known in Japanese as tonbi or tobi, the black kite (Milvus migrans) is a bird of prey frequently found in those parts of rural Japan that still have relatively good water quality. I'm sure that one reason I was impressed with Fujino that first day was due to seeing those great birds soaring and exchanging their high-pitched kii, kii calls. More

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Order : Falconiformes
Family : Accipitridae
Genus : Milvus
Species : migrans
Authority : (Boddaert, 1783)