🌿Native Nature

Red Kite

Milvus milvus

Taxonomy

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

About

The red kite (Milvus milvus) is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. The species is currently endemic to the Western Palearctic region in Europe and northwest Africa, though formerly also occurred just outside in northern Iran. It is resident in the milder parts of its range in western Europe and northwest Africa, but birds from northeastern and central Europe winter...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Kite?
The scientific name of Red Kite is Milvus milvus.
What is the conservation status of Red Kite?
The Red Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Red Kite belong to?
Red Kite belongs to the genus Milvus.