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Double-toothed Kite
Harpagus bidentatus (Latham, 1790)
33–38 cmLength215 gWeight
The double-toothed kite (Harpagus bidentatus) is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama, Belize
Where and when it's recorded
Double-toothed Kite has been recorded at 445 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 19 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Estación Biológica La Selva-OTSCosta Rica1,530 records
- Cattle Landing – waterfrontBelize825 records
- Pipeline Road (Camino del Oleoducto)Panama673 records
More places
- Black Rock LodgeBelize517 records
- Panama Rainforest Discovery CenterPanama486 records
- Sacha LodgeEcuador474 records
- Canopy TowerPanama458 records
- Pipeline Road – Parque Nacional SoberaníaPanama446 records
- Rio Silanche Bird SanctuaryEcuador430 records
- Tranquilo Bay Eco-Adventure LodgePanama423 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The double-toothed kite (Harpagus bidentatus) is a species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found from central Mexico through Central America into much of northern and eastern South America.
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Questions
How big is the Double-toothed Kite?
The Double-toothed Kite is about 33–38 cm long and weighs around 215 g.
Where does the Double-toothed Kite live?
Its breeding range: Middle America, South America: eastern Mexico to southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica, Panama and Belize.
When is the best time to see the Double-toothed Kite?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Double-toothed Kite endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Double-toothed Kite as Least Concern.
What does the Double-toothed Kite eat?
Main food: Insects & other invertebrates.
What family is the Double-toothed Kite in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 33–38 cm
- Weight
- 215 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Insects & other invertebrates
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 210 mm
- Tail
- 161 mm
- Bill
- 24 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Middle America, South America: eastern Mexico to southeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Harpagus
Other birds in the genus Harpagus
Rufous-thighed KiteHarpagus diodon
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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