Square-tailed Kite (species: Lophoictinia isura) in Blue Mountains NP (Gaia Guide)
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Lophoictinia isura
Square-tailed Kite


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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae
Genus Lophoictinia
Species Lophoictinia isura
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

Distinguishing features still need to be specified.

Size

  • From 55 cm to 56 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Females
  • From 50 cm to 51 cm (Length of specimen) - applies to Males

Wingspan

  • From 130 cm to 145 cm - applies to Adults

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Distribution


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Distribution and habitat preferences

They prefer open forests and woodlands.

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