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Black-winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Elanus

About

The black-winged kite (Elanus caeruleus) is a small diurnal bird of prey in the family Accipitridae best known for its habit of hovering over open grasslands in the manner of the much smaller kestrels. This Eurasian and African species was sometimes combined with the Australian black-shouldered kite (Elanus axillaris) and the white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus) of North and South America which together form a superspecies. This kite is distinctive, with long-wings, white, grey and black plumage...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Black-winged Kite?
The scientific name of Black-winged Kite is Elanus caeruleus.
What is the conservation status of Black-winged Kite?
The Black-winged Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Black-winged Kite belong to?
Black-winged Kite belongs to the genus Elanus.