Order
Accipitriformes
Family
Accipitridae
Genus
Milvus
Species
migrans
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Location Photographed
Iraq, Nepal
Number of Sub-Species
Five Sub Species
Migratory or Resident
Species in temperate climates tend to be migratory while those in tropical climates are residents
Preferred Habitat
Live in a wide variety of environments including high human density.
Distribution and Range
Found in Europe, Asia, Africa and Australia
Food
Food is hunted while soaring on thermals and then they will swoop down to snatch up fish or small animals or carrion.