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Black Kite

(Milvus migrans)
Alternative names: "Fork-tailed Kite", "Allied Kite"
Size: male 50 cm, female 55 cm; wing span 1.2-1.5 m

Sightings

We have not seen any Black Kites in Oman yet, but have previously spotted them in Australia. To go to the Australian page, click here.

Photos

No photos from Oman available yet. To go to the Australian page, click here.

Food

All raptors are carnivores. Black Kites mainly feed on carrion. They are often found around rubbish tips.

These pages are largely based on our own observations. For more salient facts on any bird species please refer to a field guide.