Irrawaddy dolphin vs Plumbeous Kite

Orcaella brevirostris compared with Ictinia plumbea

Key Differences

• Irrawaddy dolphin is Endangered while Plumbeous Kite is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Irrawaddy dolphin	Plumbeous Kite
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Cetacea (Whales & Dolphins)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Delphinidae (Oceanic Dolphins)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Orcaella	Ictinia
Species	Orcaella brevirostris	Ictinia plumbea

Evolutionary Relationship

Irrawaddy dolphin and Plumbeous Kite share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Irrawaddy dolphin

EN — Endangered

Plumbeous Kite

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Irrawaddy dolphin	Plumbeous Kite
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Irrawaddy dolphin

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Plumbeous Kite

Habitat

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

Range

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Plumbeous Kite

Plumbeous Kite (Ictinia plumbea) 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.