About the Slender-billed Kite
The slender-billed kite is a South American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found along a scattered range in forested parts of tropical northern and central South America, and far eastern Panama. The species was recategorized into and has once again been removed from the genus Rostrhamus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Helicolestes hamatus |
| Species Codes | slbkit1, SBKI |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Slender-billed Kite belong to?
The Slender-billed Kite (Helicolestes hamatus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Slender-billed Kite?
The slender-billed kite is a South American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found along a scattered range in forested parts of tropical northern and central South America, and far eastern Panama. The species was recategorized into and has once again been removed from the genus Rostrha...
Where can I report a Slender-billed Kite sighting?
You can log sightings of Slender-billed Kite on eBird (ebird.org) using species code slbkit1, or on iNaturalist.
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