Blistering Ammania vs Hook-billed Kite
Ammannia baccifera compared with Chondrohierax uncinatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Blistering Ammania | Hook-billed Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Myrtales (Myrtales) | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Lythraceae | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Genus | Ammannia | Chondrohierax |
| Species | Ammannia baccifera | Chondrohierax uncinatus |
Conservation Status
Blistering Ammania
LC — Least ConcernHook-billed Kite
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Blistering Ammania | Hook-billed Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Blistering Ammania
Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian and Palearctic realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Asia (5 countries), Europe (Greece, Italy, North Macedonia), and Oceania and the Pacific (Palau).
Hook-billed Kite
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.
Blistering Ammania
The Blistering Ammania (Ammannia baccifera) is a species in the genus Ammannia. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, montane grasslands and shrublands, and mangrove forests and coastal wetlands, among 4 distinct biome types spanning the Indomalayan and Oceanian
Hook-billed Kite
Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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