Hook-billed kite

Chondrohierax uncinatus

The hook-billed kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus), is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers.

Family: Accipitridae Order: Accipitriformes Conservation: Least Concern
Hook-billed kite

About the Hook-billed kite

The hook-billed kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus), is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers. It occurs in the Americas, including the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America.

Fun Facts About Hook-billed kite

  • The hook-billed kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus), is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles, and harriers.
  • It occurs in the Americas, including the Rio Grande Valley of Texas in the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and tropical South America.

Conservation Status

The Hook-billed kite is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyAccipitridae
GenusChondrohierax
SpeciesChondrohierax uncinatus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Hook-billed kite

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Related Species

Other species in the Accipitridae family: