23,323 observationsLeast Concern
White-tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia βΊPhylum: Chordata βΊClass: Aves βΊOrder: Accipitriformes βΊFamily: Accipitridae βΊGenus: Elanus
About
The white-tailed kite (Elanus leucurus) is a small raptor found in western North America and parts of South America.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of White-tailed Kite is Elanus leucurus.
- The White-tailed Kite has a conservation status of Least Concern.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the class Aves.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the family Accipitridae.
- White-tailed Kite belongs to the genus Elanus.