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R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Accipitriformes Accipitridae

Letter-winged Kite

Elanus scriptus

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
316 g
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 180

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 180).

DEF 122

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 122).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Australasia: Central NT and Northern South America to Central QLD and Northwestern NSW (Central Australia) Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Elanus scriptus

Which family does it belong to?

Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae)

Where is it found?

Australasia: Central NT and Northern South America to Central QLD and Northwestern NSW (Central Australia)

Sources & credits

📖 Open Full Article on Wikipedia

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