The Red Kites

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:birds
gptkbp:adaptations adapted to urban areas
gptkbp:adult_plumage fledge after about 10 weeks
gptkbp:age both parents feed the chicks
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 1,000 meters
gptkbp:behavior scavenger
gptkbp:breeding_behavior monogamous
depends on food availability
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:call high-pitched whistles
gptkbp:character_traits intelligent and adaptable
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 2 to 3 eggs
gptkbp:color reddish-brown
gptkbp:coloration white head and tail
gptkbp:conservation_efforts ongoing monitoring programs
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_references featured in folklore and art
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of wildlife conservation
gptkbp:diet carrion
gptkbp:egg_color white with brown spots
gptkbp:family gptkb:Accipitridae
gptkbp:flaps minimal during soaring
gptkbp:fledging_period approximately 10 weeks
gptkbp:flight_style soaring
gptkbp:foraging_behavior searches for food from the air
often scavenges near roads
gptkbp:geographic_distribution Europe and parts of Asia
gptkbp:habitat open countryside
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Red Kites
gptkbp:human_interaction generally tolerant of humans
gptkbp:hunting_technique aerial hunting
gptkbp:impact_of_pesticides negative impact on population
gptkbp:lifespan up to 20 years in the wild
gptkbp:local_names varies by region
gptkbp:migration some populations are migratory
partial migratory
varies by population
gptkbp:nest_material sticks and twigs
gptkbp:nesting March to July
builds nests in trees
up to 20 meters high
gptkbp:nesting_site prefer tall trees
gptkbp:notable_locations found in the UK, Spain, and Germany
gptkbp:population_trend increasing in some areas
gptkbp:predators none as adults
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Milvus_milvus
gptkbp:social_behavior often seen in groups
gptkbp:social_structure loose social groups
gptkbp:subspecies none recognized
gptkbp:successor successful in the UK
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends nesting area
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight for spotting food
gptkbp:wildlife once endangered in the UK
young birds vulnerable to predators
gptkbp:wing_configuration long and pointed
gptkbp:wingspan up to 2 meters
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Henley_Town_F._C.
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6