About the Cuban Kite
The Cuban kite is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers. The species was originally described in 1847 by John Cassin from material at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. It is endemic to Cuba.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Chondrohierax wilsonii |
| Species Codes | hobkit2, CUKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cuban Kite belong to?
The Cuban Kite (Chondrohierax wilsonii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Cuban Kite?
The Cuban kite is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers. The species was originally described in 1847 by John Cassin from material at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. It is endemic to Cuba....
Where can I report a Cuban Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Cuban Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobkit2, or on iNaturalist.
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