Milvus migrans

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:adaptations excellent eyesight
strong flight muscles
gptkbp:behavior scavenger
gptkbp:breeding_range high trees
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:class gptkb:Aves
gptkbp:clutch_size 2 to 4 eggs
gptkbp:coloration brown and white plumage
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Black_kite
gptkbp:conservation_efforts protected in many countries
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of freedom
featured in folklore
gptkbp:diet gptkb:carnivore
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Africa
gptkb:Europe
gptkb:Asia
gptkbp:ecological_role controls pest populations
gptkbp:egg_color white to pale blue
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:fledging_period 6 to 7 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gptkbp:foraging_behavior scavenges for food
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Milvus
gptkbp:habitat trees
open areas
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Milvus migrans
gptkbp:hunting_technique aerial hunting
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years
gptkbp:migration migratory
up to 2000 km
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and twigs
gptkbp:nesting builds nests in trees
gptkbp:order gptkb:Accipitriformes
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:predators larger birds of prey
gptkbp:related_species gptkb:Milvus_milvus
gptkb:Haliaeetus_leucocephalus
gptkb:Aquila_chrysaetos
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:research_importance studied for migration patterns
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups during migration
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in groups
gptkbp:subspecies gptkb:Milvus_migrans_affinis
gptkb:Milvus_migrans_lineatus
gptkb:Milvus_migrans_migrans
gptkb:Milvus_migrans_parasitus
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:threats pollution
habitat loss
hunting
gptkbp:vocalization screeching calls
gptkbp:weight 0.8 to 1.5 kg
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and narrow wings
gptkbp:wingspan 1.5 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5