Red Kite

Milvus milvus

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8 recent observations

Brief #

Rufous bodied with black wingtips and white primaries, distinctive forked tail.

Synonyms #

  • MiƱato real (Galician)

Red List Status #

The Red Kite is unlikely to become extinct in the near future.
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Description #

Body, upper tail and wing coverts are rufous. The white primary flight feathers contrast with the black wing tips and dark secondaries. Apart from the weight difference, the sexes are similar, but juveniles have a buff breast and belly.

Measurements #

Length: 60 - 70 cm
Wingspan: 1.75 - 1.79 m
Weight: 0.8 - 1.3 kg

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