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Cuban Kite
Chondrohierax wilsonii (Cassin, 1847)
286 gWeight
The Cuban kite (Chondrohierax wilsonii) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The Cuban kite (Chondrohierax wilsonii) is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers. The species was originally described in 1847 by John Cassin from material at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. It is endemic to Cuba.
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Questions
How big is the Cuban Kite?
The Cuban Kite weighs around 286 g.
Where does the Cuban Kite live?
Its breeding range: North America: eastern Cuba.
Is the Cuban Kite endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Cuban Kite as Critically Endangered.
What does the Cuban Kite eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Cuban Kite in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 286 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 244 mm
- Tail
- 185 mm
- Bill
- 38 mm
- Tarsus
- 23 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
North America: eastern Cuba
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Chondrohierax
Other birds in the genus Chondrohierax
Hook-billed KiteChondrohierax uncinatus
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
White-tailed KiteElanus leucurus
Black-winged KiteElanus caeruleus
Black-shouldered KiteElanus axillaris
Letter-winged KiteElanus scriptus
African Harrier-HawkPolyboroides typus
Madagascar Harrier-HawkPolyboroides radiatus
Palm-nut VultureGypohierax angolensis
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