Cuban Kite

Chondrohierax wilsonii

The Cuban kite is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae which also includes many other diurnal raptors such as kites, eagles and harriers. The species was originally described in 1847 by John Cassin from material at The Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia. It is endemic to Cuba.

Scientific name

Chondrohierax wilsonii

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

CR