Hook-billed Kite

Chondrohierax uncinatus

Order

FALCONIFORMES

Family

Kites, Eagles and Hawks (Accipitridae)

Code 4

HBKI

Code 6

CHOUNC

ITIS

HEAD

Bill Shape: Hooked
Eye Color: White
Head Pattern: Plain
Crown Color: Gray
Forehead Color: Dark gray
Nape Color: Gray
Throat Color: Gray
Cere color: Yellow

BODY

Length Range: 41-46 cm (16-18 in)
Weight: 278 g (9.8 oz)
Size: 4. Large (16 - 32 in)
Color Primary: Gray
Underparts: Dark gray and white barred.
Upperparts: Gray
Back Pattern: Solid
Belly Pattern: Barred or banded
Breast Pattern: Barred or banded

FLIGHT

Flight Pattern: Slow floppy wingbeats, soars on thermals and updrafts.
Wingspan Range: 86-97 cm (34-38 in)
Wing Shape: Broad-Wings
Tail Shape: Squared Tail
Tail Pattern: Banded
Upper Tail: Dark gray and white barred.
Under Tail: Dark gray and white barred.
Leg Color: Yellow

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