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The yellow-billed kite (Milvus aegyptius) is the Afrotropic counterpart of the black kite (Milvus migrans), of which it is most often considered a subspecies.However, DNA studies suggest that the yellow-billed kite differs significantly from black kites in the Eurasian clade, and should be considered as a separate, allopatric species.
This is a comprehensive listing of bird species recorded in Biscayne National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Florida.This list is based on one published by the National Park Service (NPS) with species confirmed through December 21, 2017. [1]
This is a comprehensive listing of the bird species recorded in Everglades National Park, which is in the U.S. state of Florida.This list is based on one published by the National Park Service (NPS) dated June 21, 2022.
The yellow-billed kite is apparently a separate species, as indicated by mtDNA phylogeny showing two supported clades, [8] biogeography, [9] and morphology. [9] The black-eared kite is somewhat distinct morphologically, but is better considered a well-marked parapatric subspecies.
For species found in the 50 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) used in the list are those of the AOS, the recognized scientific authority on the taxonomy and nomenclature of North and Middle American birds.
The northern mockingbird is the state bird of Florida. This list of birds of Florida includes species documented in the U.S. state of Florida and accepted by the Florida Ornithological Society Records Committee (FOSRC). As of November 2022, there were 539 species included in the official list. [1]
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. They have very large, hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons, and keen eyesight. Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus (O) Northern harrier, Circus hudsonius; Sharp-shinned hawk, Accipiter ...
Accipitridae is a family of birds of prey that includes hawks, eagles, kites, harriers, and Old World vultures. They have very large, hooked beaks for tearing flesh from their prey, strong legs, powerful talons and keen eyesight. White-tailed kite, Elanus leucurus; Swallow-tailed kite, Elanoides forficatus; Golden eagle, Aquila chrysaetos (A)