One of the 2 kites on WAnimals
Birds · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
Milvus migrans
The species is abundant and widely distributed; it faces no significant short-term risk.
It is arguably the most abundant bird of prey in the world, with a global population estimated at up to 6 million.
Weight
600 g – 1.1 kg
Size
47 cm – 65 cm
Life expectancy
22 years
Diet
Omnivore
Combines animal and plant food depending on availability.
Activity
Diurnal
Active mainly during the day.
Social structure
Colony
Lives in large concentrations, often for breeding reasons.
Sighting difficulty
Easy
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Sources consulted: Animal Diversity Web; Zoopedia Wiki; Animalia.bio; Earth Life; Via Pontica; Birda; Wealthy Waste; Birds of India
Best time: From March to August in the Iberian Peninsula; it is a trans-Saharan migrant and spends the winter in Africa.
Parks and dive sites where this species has been documented — showing 10 of 176.
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The pins mark the parks where its presence is documented.
