About the White-tailed Kite
The white-tailed kite is a small raptor found in western North America and parts of South America. It replaces the related Old World black-winged kite in its native range.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Elanus leucurus |
| Species Codes | whtkit, WTKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-tailed Kite belong to?
The White-tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the White-tailed Kite?
The white-tailed kite is a small raptor found in western North America and parts of South America. It replaces the related Old World black-winged kite in its native range....
Where can I report a White-tailed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of White-tailed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whtkit, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
23,606
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