The Pariah Kite, also known as the Black Kite, a widespread birds of prey found in Asia, Africa, and Europe. It has dark brown plumage and a distinctive forked tail. This kite is highly adaptable and thrives in various environments especially in urban areas, where it often scavenges for food. It feeds on small mammals, birds, insects, and carrion. The Pariah Kite is known for its agile flight and ability to exploit human-altered landscapes. It nests in trees, often near water, and is highly social, sometimes forming large roosts.

Systematic position

• Domain : Eukaryota
• Kingdom : Animalia
• Phylum : Chordata
• Subphylum : Vertebrata
• Class : Aves
• Order : Accipitriformes
• Family : Accipitridae
• Genus : Milvus
• Species : migrans