Black-winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

Least Concern

The Black-winged Kite is a bird of prey of Africa, Europe, Asia, and open landscapes across the Old World. It uses keen vision and powerful feet or bill to hunt, scavenge, or catch fish and other prey, often soaring on rising air over forest, wetland, grassland, mountains, or open country.

Family

Accipitridae

Group

Vultures, Hawks, and Allies

Range

Black-winged Kite Range — Resident or seasonal range in Africa, Europe, Asia, and open landscapes across the Old World

Population

≈ 2M–20M

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