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A black kite is a large bird of prey found across Europe, Asia, and Africa that hunts small animals like rodents and insects from the sky. The species is important to ecosystems as a predator that helps control populations of smaller creatures.
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Milvus
- Mass
- +828
- Image
- Black Kite in Baruipur September 2025 by Tisha Mukherjee 06.jpg
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- P105
- species
- P141
- Least Concern
- P9714
- Burkina Faso
- P14254
- Endangered status
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in Bangladesh The black kite or fire 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 6.7 million individuals.
Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend much of their time gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. They are vociferous with a distinct shrill whinnying call.