White-tailed kite — size comparison

The white-tailed kite watches for rodents and other small vertebrates over open ground and wetlands. Facing into the wind, it hovers before dropping towards pre

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Length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles

White-tailed kite

Elanus leucurus

ok. 35 cmDorosły ptak
total length

wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side

Mass
300–360 gObie płcie — Cornell
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Boy: approx. 115 cm
Total lengthScale in cm
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White-tailed kiteTotal lengthapprox. 35 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

Scale based on the stated dimensions for each animal

Boy: approx. 115 cm
White-tailed kite — size comparison — facts and sources

The white-tailed kite watches for rodents and other small vertebrates over open ground and wetlands. Facing into the wind, it hovers before dropping towards prey with talons extended.

During courtship the male transfers food to the female in flight. She may turn upside down to take the prey with her feet.

Measurement sources