Red Kite

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Red Kite (Milvus milvus) is classified as Not Evaluated (NE) on the IUCN Red List. Not yet evaluated against IUCN Red List criteria. Conservation status remains to be determined.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found across Europe (6 countries).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇩🇰 Denmark 🇱🇺 Luxembourg 🇳🇴 Norway 🇸🇪 Sweden 🇺🇦 Ukraine

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Animals)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordates)

Class

Aves (Birds)

Order

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Milvus

Species

Milvus milvus (Red Kite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカトビ

Chinese 紅鳶

Spanish Milano Real

French milan royal

German Rotmilan

Portuguese Milhano

Russian Красный коршун

Similar Species in Milvus

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Black Kite

Milvus migrans

Not Evaluated

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Yellow-billed Kite

Milvus aegyptius

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red Kite?

The scientific name of Red Kite is Milvus milvus. It belongs to the genus Milvus.

Where does Red Kite live?

Red Kite is found in Found across Europe (6 countries).. Countries include Belgium, Denmark, Luxembourg, Norway, Sweden, Ukraine.

What family does Red Kite belong to?

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) belongs to the genus Milvus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

What kingdom does Red Kite belong to?

Red Kite (Milvus milvus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red Kite?

The closest relatives of Red Kite in the genus Milvus include Black Kite, Yellow-billed Kite.