Red Kite
Milvus milvus
About the Red Kite
The red kite (Milvus milvus) is a medium-large bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers. The species is currently endemic to the Western Palearctic region in Europe and northwest Africa, though formerly also occurred just outside in northern Iran. It is resident in the milder parts of its range in western Europe and northwest Africa, but birds from northeastern and central Europe winter...
Key Facts
- Well-known species with 54,186 recorded observations.
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Red Kite?
The scientific name of the Red Kite is Milvus milvus.
How many Red Kite sightings have been recorded?
54,186 observations of the Red Kite have been recorded on iNaturalist.
54,186
observations on iNaturalist
