Bird · GBIF taxon 5229168
Red Kite
Milvus milvusThe Red Kite is a long-winged raptor with a deeply forked rust-colored tail that twists constantly in flight. It searches open country with buoyant, effortless glides and often takes carrion.
Forked TailSoaring RaptorCarrion Feeder
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Small mammals
- Young birds
- Worms
Predators
- Larger eagles
- Eagle owls
ThreatsPoisoning, collisions, illegal persecution, and contaminated carrion
HabitatsOpen farmland, woodland edges, valleys, grassland, and wooded uplands
Life spanOften 10 to 20 years; some exceed 25 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyAccipitridae
- SpeciesMilvus milvus
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Never offer food or approach nests and communal roosts.
Responsible observation
- Tail: Confirm the deep fork turning during every glide.
- Sky: Scan over open fields and woodland edges in gentle wind.
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