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Red Kite
Scientific name: Milvus milvus
Persecuted to near extinction in the UK, the Red Kite has made a tremendous comeback thanks to reintroduction programmes and legal protection. Seeing one of these magnificent birds soaring high in the sky is a true delight.
Species information
Category
Statistics
Length: 58-64cmWingspan: 1.8m
Weight: 1-1.2kg
Average lifespan: 4 years
Conservation status
Classified in the UK as Green under the Birds of Conservation Concern 4: the Red List for Birds (2015). Protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981. Listed as Near Threatened on the global IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.