{"id":4706,"date":"2025-06-24T12:26:15","date_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/?p=4706"},"modified":"2025-06-24T12:26:18","modified_gmt":"2025-06-24T06:56:18","slug":"what-is-a-kite-bird-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/questions-answers\/what-is-a-kite-bird-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"What is a Kite Bird in India?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

A Kite bird<\/strong> in India refers to a group of medium-sized birds of prey known for their soaring flight and scavenging habits. Belonging to the Accipitridae<\/strong> family, kite birds are widespread across India and are commonly seen gliding in the skies above cities, towns, forests, and rural landscapes. They play a crucial ecological role as scavengers and hunters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common Kite Birds Found in India<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here are the most prominent kite species found in India:
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Common Name<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Scientific Name<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Key Features<\/strong><\/strong><\/td>Habitat<\/strong><\/strong><\/td><\/tr>
Black Kite<\/strong><\/td>Milvus migrans<\/em><\/td>Brown feathers, forked tail, yellow legs, highly adaptable and common in cities<\/td>Urban areas, countryside, landfills<\/td><\/tr>
Brahminy Kite<\/strong><\/td>Haliastur indus<\/em><\/td>Chestnut body, white head and breast, beautiful and spiritual symbolism<\/td>Near coasts, rivers, backwaters<\/td><\/tr>
Red Kite<\/strong> (rare)<\/em><\/td>Milvus milvus<\/em><\/td>Reddish body, deeply forked tail, graceful flyer<\/td>Rare sightings in Northern India<\/td><\/tr>
Black-winged Kite<\/strong><\/td>Elanus caeruleus<\/em><\/td>Small size, red eyes, grey-white plumage, hovers like a kestrel<\/td>Grasslands, open farmlands, outskirts<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Ecological Role of Kite Birds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Kite birds contribute significantly to the ecosystem by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n