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Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Accipitriformes (อันดับเหยี่ยว)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Elanus
Species
Elanus scriptus (Letter-winged Kite)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese クロオビトビ
Chinese 紋翅鳶
Spanish Elanio escrito
French Élanion lettré
German Schwarzachselaar
Portuguese peneireiro-de-asas-cinzentas
Russian Буквокрылый дымчатый коршун

Similar Species in Elanus

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เหยี่ยวขาว
Elanus caeruleus
Least Concern
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White-Tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
Least Concern
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Australian Kite
Elanus axillaris
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Letter-winged Kite?
The scientific name of Letter-winged Kite is Elanus scriptus. It belongs to the genus Elanus.
What is the conservation status of Letter-winged Kite?
Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Letter-winged Kite live?
Letter-winged Kite is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Letter-winged Kite belong to?
Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) belongs to the genus Elanus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Letter-winged Kite belong to?
Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Letter-winged Kite?
The closest relatives of Letter-winged Kite in the genus Elanus include เหยี่ยวขาว, White-Tailed Kite, Australian Kite.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Elanus — 4 Species

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เหยี่ยวขาว
Elanus caeruleus
LC 🐾
White-Tailed Kite
Elanus leucurus
LC
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Letter-winged Kite
Elanus scriptus
NT
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Australian Kite
Elanus axillaris
LC
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