About the Hook-billed Kite
The hook-billed kite, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. It occurs in the Americas, including the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Chondrohierax uncinatus |
| Species Codes | hobkit, HBKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Hook-billed Kite belong to?
The Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Hook-billed Kite?
The hook-billed kite, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. It occurs in the Americas, including the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South...
Where can I report a Hook-billed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Hook-billed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code hobkit, or on iNaturalist.
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