Red Kite vs Rough-legged Buzzard
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Red Kite
0.66 m
Human
1.75 m
Rough-legged Buzzard
0.66 m
| Red Kite | Rough-legged Buzzard | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.8–1.3 kg | 0.6–1.6 kg |
| Length | 60–66 cm | 46–66 cm |
| Wingspan | 1.45–1.7 m | 1.2–1.5 m |
| Top Speed | 50 km/h | 160 km/h |
| Lifespan | 4–25 yrs | 5–18 yrs |
| Incubation | 32 days | 32 days |
| Offspring | 1–4 | 2–6 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Migratory |
| Habitat | Woodland, Farmland, Grassland, Forest, Heathland, Garden | Tundra, Taiga, Mountain, Grassland, Farmland, Heathland, Coast, Wetland |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America, Antarctica |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |