About the Red Kite
The Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is a species of bird in the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), within the order Accipitriformes. This family contains 250 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code redkit1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Milvus milvus |
| Species Codes | redkit1, REKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red Kite belong to?
The Red Kite (Milvus milvus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Red Kite?
The Red Kite is a member of the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Red Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Red Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code redkit1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Hawks, Eagles, and Kites 250 species
More Birds in Order Accipitriformes
(c) photokeen, some rights reserved (CC BY-NC-ND), uploaded by photokeen
Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
49,846
iNat Observations
Spotted a Red Kite?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!