Rufous-thighed Kite

The Rufous-thighed Kite is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rufous-thighed Kite (Harpagus diodon) is a species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guyana, Paraguay, and Suriname. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forests, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests, and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Harpagus diodon. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. More

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The Rufous-thighed Kite is an insect-eating bird, one of the more attractive members of the raptor family. Adults bear a striking resemblance to the Bicoloured Hawk, a larger, more powerful bird hunter. According to the proposed theory the Kite may even mimic the Hawk, using the angry, aggressive image of the Hawk to scare away birds that come to mob him in the tree-tops, disturbing his food and otherwise making life difficult for him! Click on the images to enlarge them. More

The Rufous-thighed Kite is a mimic of the Bicoloured Hawk, so novices (like me) find them difficult to differentiate. Fortunately the Rufous-thighed Kite has yellow around the eye and the Bicolored Hawk doesn’t, so that’s an easier differentiator if you’re close enough. The Bicolored Hawk also tends to be bigger and has more of a fierce aspect. More

Rufous-thighed Kite Harpagus diodon = Described by: Temminck (1823) Alternate common name(s): None known by website authors Old scientific name(s): None known by website authors Photographs Parque de Zizo, S More

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Rufous-thighed Kite Harpagus diodon = Parque de Zizo, S More