101,165 observationsLeast Concern
Black Kite
Milvus migrans
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Milvus
About
The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations. Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals. Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Black Kite is Milvus migrans.
- Black Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Black Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Black Kite belongs to the class Aves.
- Black Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- Black Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- Black Kite belongs to the genus Milvus.