About the Pearl Kite
The pearl kite is a very small raptor found in open savanna habitat adjacent to deciduous woodland in Central and South America. It is the only member of the genus Gampsonyx. The scientific name commemorates the English naturalist William Swainson.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Gampsonyx swainsonii |
| Species Codes | peakit1, PEKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Pearl Kite belong to?
The Pearl Kite (Gampsonyx swainsonii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Pearl Kite?
The pearl kite is a very small raptor found in open savanna habitat adjacent to deciduous woodland in Central and South America. It is the only member of the genus Gampsonyx. The scientific name commemorates the English naturalist William Swainson....
Where can I report a Pearl Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Pearl Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code peakit1, or on iNaturalist.
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