Species group · Birds
Kites
WAnimals has 2 species of kite, all in the family Accipitridae.
- 2 species
- 1 family
- 93 countries
- 240 parks
- Weight
- 600 g – 1.3 kg
- Length
- 47 cm – 70 cm
- Lifespan
- 10 – 22 years
Ranges calculated from the entries that record the figure, not from all 2.
All 2 species of kites on WAnimals
Each one has its own full entry. This group does not replace them: it brings them together.
Conservation status
No species documented in this group is genuinely at risk according to the IUCN, with the data available today.
See the global conservation statusWhere they live
Recorded in 93 countries. The ones with the most species in the group:
Where to see them
Did you know…
It eats carrion, small mammals, birds, earthworms and occasionally live prey.
From Red Kite
Its reintroduction to the United Kingdom is regarded as one of the most successful raptor conservation projects in Europe.
From Red Kite
A bird ringed in Germany reached a record 26 years and 8 months.
From Red Kite
It is known for actively decorating its nest with eye-catching material such as white plastic, a behaviour that is unusual among birds of prey.
From Black Kite
It feeds on carrion, fish, small mammals and human refuse.
From Black Kite
It lives in a wide range of habitats across Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania, large cities included.
From Black Kite