Black Kite

GPTKB entity

Statements (58)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Red_Kite
gptkbp:adult_plumage Fledglings are fed by parents
gptkbp:aircraft_operated Can soar at high altitudes
Can reach speeds of 40-50 km/h
gptkbp:behavior Communal roosting
Often seen soaring or gliding
gptkbp:breeding_season Spring to summer
Monogamous during breeding season
gptkbp:calls_for A harsh 'kree' sound
gptkbp:color Hooked beak
Dark brown plumage
Brown with lighter head and underparts
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references Featured in various folklore and mythology
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of freedom in some cultures
gptkbp:diet gptkb:product
gptkbp:distribution Worldwide except for extreme polar regions
gptkbp:ecological_role Scavenger helping in waste management
gptkbp:egg_color White with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:first_flight Maneuverable and agile
gptkbp:fledging_period Approximately 6 weeks
Young learn to fly before leaving the nest
gptkbp:foot Long and slender
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Scavenger and hunter
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Milvus
gptkbp:habitat Open areas, wetlands, and urban areas
Prefers areas near water sources
gptkbp:headcount Lightly colored head
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Black Kite
gptkbp:hunting_technique Keen eyesight for spotting prey
gptkbp:incubation_period About 30 days
gptkbp:interacts_with Often seen near landfills
gptkbp:lifespan Up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names Known as ' Milano' in Spanish
gptkbp:mating_system Aerial displays during mating season
gptkbp:migration Partial migrant
Seasonal movements in search of food
gptkbp:nesting Builds nests in trees or cliffs
Twigs and leaves
High in trees or cliffs
gptkbp:population_trend Stable in many regions
gptkbp:predators Aggressive towards intruders
Eagles and larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Black-shouldered_Kite
gptkb:Red_Kite
gptkb:Brahminy_Kite
gptkbp:social_structure Often seen in groups
gptkbp:species gptkb:Milvus_migrans
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Milvus_migrans_lineatus
gptkb:Milvus_migrans_migrans
gptkb:Milvus_migrans_parasitus
gptkbp:tail_type Forked tail
gptkbp:threats Habitat loss and poisoning
gptkbp:vocalization Varied calls for communication
gptkbp:wingspan 1.5 to 1.7 meters