Kites (birds)
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Eukaryota (domain) > Animalia (kingdom) > Chordata (phylum) > Vertebrata (subphylum) > Aves (class) > Falconiformes (order) > Accipitridae (family)
Descripción
General term referring to numerous species of birds of prey in several genera in the family Accipitridae. Kites are characterized by a light build, small head, partialy bare face, short beak, long, narrow wings, and weak legs. They spend a great deal of time soaring. In general they feed on carrion but may also take live prey.
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- kite (bird) [en]