Kites belong within the Accipitridae* family of birds of prey. they're divided into 2 subfamilies. Elaninae kites area unit typically thought-about to be "hovering kites" and area unit typically smaller in size. Milvinae kites is also called "soaring kites" and have a tendency to be larger birds.
There area unit some twenty two recognized species of kite within the world. Eight belong to the Elaninae taxonomic group, whereas fourteen area unit Milvinae kites.
There area unit four species of kite found in North America: caudate Kite; White-tailed Kite; Snail Kite; and Mississippi Kite.
