About the Square-tailed Kite
The square-tailed kite is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Lophoictinia isura |
| Species Codes | sqtkit1, STKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Square-tailed Kite belong to?
The Square-tailed Kite (Lophoictinia isura) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Square-tailed Kite?
The square-tailed kite is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers....
Where can I report a Square-tailed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Square-tailed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sqtkit1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
1,794
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