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White-collared Kite
Leptodon forbesi (Swann, 1922)
50 cmLength577 gWeight
The white-collared kite (Leptodon forbesi) is an endangered species of bird in the subfamily Perninae of the family Accipitridae, the diurnal raptors.
Busiest months: November · Most records: Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
White-collared Kite has been recorded at 1 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- RPPN Pedra D'AntasBrazil105 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 white-collared kite (Leptodon forbesi) is an endangered species of bird in the subfamily Perninae of the family Accipitridae, the diurnal raptors. It is endemic to northeastern Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the White-collared Kite?
The White-collared Kite is about 50 cm long and weighs around 577 g.
Where does the White-collared Kite live?
Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.
When is the best time to see the White-collared Kite?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-collared Kite endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-collared Kite as Endangered.
What does the White-collared Kite eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the White-collared Kite in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 50 cm
- Weight
- 577 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 316 mm
- Tail
- 233 mm
- Bill
- 36 mm
- Tarsus
- 43 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Leptodon
Other birds in the genus Leptodon
Grey-headed KiteLeptodon cayanensis
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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