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White-collared Kite
Leptodon forbesi
White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) — Birds of Prey of South America.
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The White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is a member of the Accipitridae family found in South America. Adults weigh 577 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Accipitriformes
- Family Accipitridae Kites, Hawks, Eagles
- Genus Leptodon
- Species forbesi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 577 g
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-collared Kite is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it spends much of its time perched in trees and shrubs.
Migration
The White-collared Kite is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) is a member of the Accipitridae family, within the order Accipitriformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA ne Brazil.
It is a large bird. Adults weighs around 577 g, with a wing length of about 31.6 cm and a tail of around 23.3 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 53,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-collared Kite?
The White-collared Kite is a large bird that weighs around 577 g.
Where does the White-collared Kite live?
The White-collared Kite is found across South America with a range covering SA ne Brazil, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the White-collared Kite belong to?
The White-collared Kite (Leptodon forbesi) belongs to the Accipitridae family, in the order Accipitriformes.
What does the White-collared Kite eat?
The White-collared Kite is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the White-collared Kite migrate?
The White-collared Kite is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-collared Kite endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
How large is the White-collared Kite's range?
The White-collared Kite has a mapped global range of about 53,000 km².
Conservation
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