Leptodon
Leptodon is a genus of birds of prey. Its two members are similar, with a grey head, black upperparts and white underparts. They are:[1]
- Grey-headed kite, Leptodon cayanensis
- White-collared kite, Leptodon forbesi
| Leptodon | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Grey-headed kite (Leptodon cayanensis) | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Accipitriformes |
| Family: | Accipitridae |
| Subfamily: | Perninae |
| Genus: | Leptodon Sundevall, 1836 |
| Species | |
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L. cayanensis | |
Grey-headed kite is a widespread species, breeding from eastern Mexico and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia and northern Argentina. However, white-collared kite is restricted to northeastern Brazil, and is classified as Critically Endangered.
References
- "Leptodon". Integrated Taxonomic Information System. Retrieved 14 April 2011.
- ffrench, Richard (1991). A Guide to the Birds of Trinidad and Tobago (2nd ed.). Comstock Publishing. ISBN 0-8014-9792-2.
- Hilty, Steven L (2003). Birds of Venezuela. London: Christopher Helm. ISBN 0-7136-6418-5.
- A guide to the birds of Costa Rica by Stiles and Skutch ISBN 0-8014-9600-4
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