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White-Tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

Least Concern

About

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) 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.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Elanus

Species

Elanus leucurus (White-Tailed Kite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オジロトビ

Chinese 白尾鳶

Spanish Milano cola blanca

French Élanion à queue blanche

German Weißschwanzaar

Portuguese gavião-peneira

Russian Белохвостый дымчатый коршун

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-Tailed Kite?

The scientific name of White-Tailed Kite is Elanus leucurus. It belongs to the genus Elanus.

What is the conservation status of White-Tailed Kite?

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-Tailed Kite live?

White-Tailed Kite is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does White-Tailed Kite belong to?

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) belongs to the genus Elanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is White-Tailed Kite endangered?

No, White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-Tailed Kite belong to?

White-Tailed Kite (Elanus leucurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of White-Tailed Kite?

The closest relatives of White-Tailed Kite in the genus Elanus include Black-shouldered Kite, Letter-winged Kite, Australian Kite.