About the Swallow-tailed Kite
The swallow-tailed kite is a pernine raptor which breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. It is the only species in the genus Elanoides. Most North and Central American breeders winter in South America where the species is resident year round.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Elanoides forficatus |
| Species Codes | swtkit, STKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swallow-tailed Kite belong to?
The Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Swallow-tailed Kite?
The swallow-tailed kite is a pernine raptor which breeds from the southeastern United States to eastern Peru and northern Argentina. It is the only species in the genus Elanoides. Most North and Central American breeders winter in South America where the species is resident year round....
Where can I report a Swallow-tailed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Swallow-tailed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swtkit, or on iNaturalist.
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