Scissor-tailed Kite

Chelictinia riocourii

The scissor-tailed kite, also known commonly as the African swallow-tailed kite and the fork-tailed kite, is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is the only species placed in the genus Chelictinia. It is widespread in the northern tropics of Africa.

Scientific name

Chelictinia riocourii

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

VU