Gray-headed Kite

Leptodon cayanensis

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae

About

The gray-headed kite is a raptor found in open woodland and swamp forests. It shares the genus Leptodon with the extremely rare white-collared kite. It breeds from eastern Mexico and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia, Brazil and northern Argentina.

Fun Fact

The sophistication in the mimicry of these juveniles is remarkable and has only been described a few times.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds mainly on reptiles such as arboreal geckos, other lizards and snakes, but also takes frogs, molluscs and large insects (including larvae and combs of hornets, wasps and bees).

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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