Least ConcernEndemicVertebratesForestPlatform nestLarge · 579 g
About the Square-tailed Kite
The square-tailed kite is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers.
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As an adult the square-tailed kite is a medium-sized raptor, with the following features: Length: 50–56 cm (tail is about half the length of bird) Wingspan: 130–145 cm Weight: Male-501g, Female-650g
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Where the Square-tailed Kite lives
Regular range
When to see the Square-tailed Kite
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Peak activity in October · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Pied HarrierCircus melanoleucosThe pied harrier is a medium-sized raptor.
Mountain Hawk-EagleNisaetus nipalensisVoice: Mountain hawk-eagles are silent apart from their breeding season.
White-headed VultureTrigonoceps occipitalisThe white-headed vulture is a medium-sized vulture, 72–85 centimetres (28–33 in) in length and with a wingspan of 207–230 centimetres (81–91 in).
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