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Elanus caeruleus(Desfontaines, 1789)

Black-winged Kite

Image contributed by Con Foley

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Identified By: Con Foley & David Tan JX
More information on the species on Wikipedia.
Species Interactions (7)
(Eggs ) preyed upon by
House CrowCorvus splendens
References
  • Chan & Chan, 2006. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Preys on
Javan MynaAcridotheres javanicus
References
  • Wang & Wee, 2015. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
  • Tan, 2021. Singapore Bird Group blog
White-breasted WaterhenAmaurornis phoenicurus
References
  • Yap, 2014. Francis Yap Nature Photography blog
Lesser CoucalCentropus bengalensis
References
  • Thong & Lee, 2018. Bird Ecology Study Group blog
Changeable LizardCalotes versicolor
References
  • Quek, 2015. Flickr photograph
Many-lined Sun Skink, Common Sun SkinkEutropis multifasciata
References
  • Chan, 2016. Flickr photograph

Basic Information

Classification:
Vertebrata: Aves: Accipitriformes: Accipitridae (Kites, Hawks and Eagles)
Residency Status:
Native

Biology/Ecology

IUCN Redlist status:
Least concern

External Links

Accipitriformes

Accipitridae (Kites, Hawks & Eagles)
Pandionidae (Ospreys)