White-collared kite

Brazilian beauty – victim of deforestation reported as an endangered species

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This kite has been facing an identity crisis for a long time, often mistaken for its close relative – The grey-headed kite. An elegant white collar is the prime sign of identification for this species that distinguishes it from others. These sedentary, shy, tree-loving birds have suffered huge habitat loss due to deforestation (especially in the Atlantic coastal forest). Their behavior ecology is still a mystery.

Biologists have been trying to learn more about them but failed to do so. Not every day do you spot a white-collared kite (only a handful left), so be sure to capture this miracle in your camera roll if you get a chance.

Distribution

Country
Population est.
Status
Year
Comments
Brazil
250-999
Official estimate
EN
2018

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Terrestrial / Aquatic

Altricial / Precocial

Polygamous / Monogamous

Dimorphic (size) / Monomorphic

Active: Diurnal / Nocturnal

Social behavior: Solitary / Pack / Herd

Diet: Carnivore / Herbivore / Omnivore / Piscivorous / Insectivore

Migratory: Yes / No

Domesticated: Yes / No

Dangerous: Yes / No