Caucasian Alder vs Rufous-thighed Kite

Alnus subcordata compared with Harpagus diodon

Taxonomic Classification

Rank Caucasian Alder Rufous-thighed Kite
Kingdom Plantae (Plants) Animalia (Animals)
Phylum Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) Chordata (Chordates)
Class Magnoliopsida (Dicots) Aves (Birds)
Order Fagales (Beeches & Oaks) Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Betulaceae Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus Alnus Harpagus
Species Alnus subcordata Harpagus diodon

Conservation Status

Caucasian Alder

LC — Least Concern

Rufous-thighed Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute Caucasian Alder Rufous-thighed Kite
Diet
Average Lifespan
Average Length
Average Weight

Habitat & Geographic Range

Caucasian Alder

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Rufous-thighed Kite

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Caucasian Alder

The Caucasian Alder (Alnus subcordata) is a species in the genus Alnus. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.

Rufous-thighed Kite

No description available.

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