Conservation Status
Conservation hubFaces a high risk of extinction in the wild.
The scissor-tailed kite faces threats from habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and unsustainable land management practices. While specific large-scale recovery programs are limited, ongoing efforts to protect its savanna and grassland habitats are crucial. Responsible safari tourism helps by funding conservation initiatives and raising awareness, providing an economic incentive to preserve the kite's natural environment.
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.
Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Top parks for Scissor-tailed Kite. Sightings recorded in 14 safari areas total.
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