About the Rufous-thighed Kite
The rufous-thighed kite is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found regularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, and Suriname and as a vagrant in Colombia, French Guiana, and Venezuela.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Harpagus diodon |
| Species Codes | rutkit1, RTKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous-thighed Kite belong to?
The Rufous-thighed Kite (Harpagus diodon) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous-thighed Kite?
The rufous-thighed kite is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the \"true\" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found regularly in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Guyana, Paraguay, and Suriname and as a vagrant in Colombia, French Guiana, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a Rufous-thighed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous-thighed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code rutkit1, or on iNaturalist.
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