Hong Kong Black Kite Fact Sheet 香港麻鷹小檔案
Hong Kong Black Kite Fact Sheet
Biological Classification:
Order Falconiformes
Family Accipitridae
Genus Milvus
Species M. migrans
Subspecies M. m. lineatus
Trinomial name: Milvus migrans lineatus
Common Names: Black Kite, Black-eared Kite
Length: 58-69 cm
Wingspan: 150 cm
Weight: 0.75-1.08 kg. Both sexes have similar body weights. Females are slightly heavier.
Black Kites are the common brown raptors seen soaring in the skies above Hong Kong. They are most commonly seen flying above Victoria Harbour, occasionally coming down to the sea surface to scavenge on dead fish and other carrions. They are important players in the local ecosystem by helping to remove and recycle animal remains.
Every evening, Tens of kites circle in the skies above Aberdeen Country Park on Hong Kong Island and form large roosting colonies. In winter migrant Black Kites from Northern Asia arrive in Hong Kong and join in the local colonies. The birds, which can be up to hundreds, form spectacular views as they all come together to roost in the
hills.
As a raptor (i.e. birds that hunt for food with talons), Black Kites are the top-most consumer in the food chain. They also need large territories for breeding. Hence, they are especially vulnerable to human activities.
香港麻鷹小檔案
分類：隼形目，鷹科，鳶屬
學名：Milvus migrans lineatus
俗名：黑鳶，黑耳鳶，麻鷹，老鷹
體長： 58-69 釐米
翼展：150釐米
體重：0.75-1.08 公斤，雌雄體型相若，雌性稍重
翼展：150釐米
體重：0.75-1.08 公斤，雌雄體型相若，雌性稍重
麻鷹是香港普遍、全年皆可見的「啡色大鳥」。高飛時又像「黑色的風箏」，故得英文 "Black Kite" 之名。
最常見於維多利亞港上空盤旋，攫食海面上漂浮的腐肉、魚屍等，是大自然的清道伕。
麻鷹有群聚的習性。黃昏時，港島區香港仔郊野公園上空，可見成群麻鷹空中聚集。冬季更有大批冬候麻鷹抵港，令黃昏聚集的數量增至數百隻，蔚為奇觀。
麻鷹屬猛禽（掠食性鳥類），與人類一樣，位於高消費的食物鏈頂端。築巢所需的繁殖面積大，因此，容易受人類發展影響。
最常見於維多利亞港上空盤旋，攫食海面上漂浮的腐肉、魚屍等，是大自然的清道伕。
麻鷹有群聚的習性。黃昏時，港島區香港仔郊野公園上空，可見成群麻鷹空中聚集。冬季更有大批冬候麻鷹抵港，令黃昏聚集的數量增至數百隻，蔚為奇觀。
麻鷹屬猛禽（掠食性鳥類），與人類一樣，位於高消費的食物鏈頂端。築巢所需的繁殖面積大，因此，容易受人類發展影響。
1:00 PM, Wednesday, July 23, 2008 . Publisehd by Charles
Dear EttaI am Charles and I am working for an Environmental Protection TV API for HK Government. May I know where did you take the above photo of the black kite? Thank you very much.
I would appreciate it if you can reply me an email at charles@adbrownies.com
Best Regards
Charles
5:02 PM, Saturday, July 26, 2008 . Publisehd by kite2007
Dear Charles,Thanks for your visit. Had replied your question.
Welcome to let us know the show time of the programme when scheduled to broadcast.
All best wishes,
Etta
11:51 PM, Saturday, October 3, 2009 . Publisehd by rachel
At last I have found out what these beautiful birds are,as a regular visitor I have often wondered what kind of bird of prey they are and now I know...thanks to your site.They are so wonderful to watch soaring above and skimming the water in the harbour. They add magic and serenity to this urban sprawl,so I hope they are protected and I certainly would expect them to be.....add me to their fan list!!!