Red kite vs Black kite
Size and range side by side, using only figures recorded in Wikidata.
| Red kite | Black kite | |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific name | Milvus milvus | Milvus migrans |
| Mass | 1.01 kg (male adult) 1.23 kg (female adult) Wikidata | 828 g (adult) Wikidata |
| Lives in | Asia, Europe | Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania |
| Status | — | Least concern |
Quick answers
- Which is bigger, the Red kite or the Black kite?
- The red kite is heavier: Wikidata gives 1.01 kg–1.23 kg, against 828 g.
- Where do they live?
- Red kite: Asia, Europe. Black kite: Africa, Asia, Europe, Oceania (continents with GBIF records).
About them
Red kite
The red kite (Milvus milvus) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as eagles, buzzards, and harriers.
Black kite
The black kite or fire kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors.
Mass: Wikidata (CC0) statements without qualifiers or qualified male/female/adult (birth weights left out). Descriptions: first sentence of the English Wikipedia articles (CC BY-SA 4.0), linked from each animal page.