Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

The Letter-winged Kite (Elanus scriptus) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) and order Accipitriformes (Hawks).

Observed

Australia

Observed

Australia

Classification

Domain: Eukarya
- Kingdom: Animalia
  - Phylum: Chordata
    - Class: Aves
      - Order: Accipitriformes
        Family: Accipitridae
        Genus: Elanus
        Species: Elanus scriptus

Species in the Genus of Elanus

Black-shouldered Kite

Elanus axillaris

Black-winged Kite

Elanus caeruleus

Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

White-tailed Kite

Elanus leucurus

External Links

Letter-winged Kite – Wikipedia

Letter-winged Kite – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Letter-winged Kite – Audubon.org