Black kite
The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations. Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals. Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. They are also vociferous with a shrill whinnying call. This kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperat
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Black kite
The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors. It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations. Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals. Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge. They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food. Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify. They are also vociferous with a shrill whinnying call. This kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperat
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De zwarte wouw (Milvus migrans ...... havikachtigen (Accipitridae).
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Der Schwarzmilan oder Schwarze ...... sie weltweit als ungefährdet.
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El milano negro (Milvus migran ...... uropa, África, Asia y Oceanía.
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Il nibbio bruno (Milvus migran ...... l rapace più diffuso al mondo.
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Kania czarna, kania brunatna ( ...... strzębiowatych (Accipitridae).
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Milvus migrans Milvus migransF ...... à la famille des Accipitridae.
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O milhafre-preto (Milvus migra ...... de águas ou uso de pesticidas.
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The black kite (Milvus migrans ...... sian population is very large.
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Коршун чёрный (лат. Milvus migrans) — хищная птица семейства ястребиных.
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حدأة سوداء (الاسم العلمي: Milv ...... لبازية (فصيلة: Accipitridae) .
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* Falco migrans (Boddaert, 1783)
* Milvus affinis
* Milvus ater
* Milvus melanotis
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Milvus migrans
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M. m. govinda, India
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Range of black and yellow-billed kites
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De zwarte wouw (Milvus migrans ...... havikachtigen (Accipitridae).
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Der Schwarzmilan oder Schwarze ...... us aegyptius (mit der Unterart
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El milano negro (Milvus migran ...... uropa, África, Asia y Oceanía.
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Il nibbio bruno (Milvus migran ...... l rapace più diffuso al mondo.
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Kania czarna, kania brunatna ( ...... strzębiowatych (Accipitridae).
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Milvus migrans Milvus migransF ...... à la famille des Accipitridae.
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O milhafre-preto (Milvus migra ...... de águas ou uso de pesticidas.
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The black kite (Milvus migrans ...... and Oceania, with the temperat
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Коршун чёрный (лат. Milvus migrans) — хищная птица семейства ястребиных.
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حدأة سوداء (الاسم العلمي: Milv ...... لبازية (فصيلة: Accipitridae) .
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Black kite
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Kania czarna
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Milan noir
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Milhafre-preto
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Milvus migrans
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Milvus migrans
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Schwarzmilan
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Zwarte wouw
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Чёрный коршун
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حدأة سوداء
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Black kite
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