About the Gray-headed Kite
The gray-headed kite is a raptor found in open woodland and swamp forests. It shares the genus Leptodon with the extremely rare white-collared kite. It breeds from eastern Mexico and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and northern Argentina.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Leptodon cayanensis |
| Species Codes | grhkit1, GHKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray-headed Kite belong to?
The Gray-headed Kite (Leptodon cayanensis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Gray-headed Kite?
The gray-headed kite is a raptor found in open woodland and swamp forests. It shares the genus Leptodon with the extremely rare white-collared kite. It breeds from eastern Mexico and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and northern Argentina....
Where can I report a Gray-headed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray-headed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grhkit1, or on iNaturalist.
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