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American swallow-tailed kite

Elanoides forficatus

Least Concern

About

American Swallow-Tailed Kite (Elanoides forficatus) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).

🇳🇴 Norway 🇧🇪 Belgium 🇫🇷 France 🇩🇪 Germany 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Elanoides

Species

Elanoides forficatus (American swallow-tailed kite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ツバメトビ

Chinese 燕尾鳶

Spanish Milan à queue fourchue

French American swallow-tailed kite

German Schwalbenweih

Portuguese gavião-tesoura

Russian Ласточковый коршун

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of American swallow-tailed kite?

The scientific name of American swallow-tailed kite is Elanoides forficatus. It belongs to the genus Elanoides.

What is the conservation status of American swallow-tailed kite?

American swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does American swallow-tailed kite live?

American swallow-tailed kite is found in Widely distributed across Europe (6 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia, Ecuador, Venezuela).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States, Venezuela.

What family does American swallow-tailed kite belong to?

American swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) belongs to the genus Elanoides, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is American swallow-tailed kite endangered?

No, American swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does American swallow-tailed kite belong to?

American swallow-tailed kite (Elanoides forficatus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).