Scissor-tailed Kite

Chelictinia riocourii

The Scissor-tailed Kite (Chelictinia riocourii) is a species of bird (Aves) in the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites) and order Accipitriformes (Hawks).

Classification

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

Species in the Genus of Chelictinia

Scissor-tailed Kite

Chelictinia riocourii

External Links

Scissor-tailed Kite – Wikipedia

Scissor-tailed Kite – Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Scissor-tailed Kite – Audubon.org