The black kite (Milvus migrans) is a medium-sized bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes many other diurnal raptors.In previous days it is seen often but day by day it is going to be extincted.It is thought to be the world's most abundant species of Accipitridae, although some populations have experienced dramatic declines or fluctuations.Current global population estimates run up to 6 million individuals.Yet this glorious bird is suffering from thousands of problems.Unlike others of the group, black kites are opportunistic hunters and are more likely to scavenge.They spend a lot of time soaring and gliding in thermals in search of food.Their angled wing and distinctive forked tail make them easy to identify.Their colour is also responsible on identification.They are also vociferous with a shrill whinnying call.This kite is widely distributed through the temperate and tropical parts of Eurasia and parts of Australasia and Oceania, with the temperate region populations tending to be migratory.Several subspecies are recognized and formerly had their own English names.The European populations are small, but the South Asian population is very large.
