Scientific name Leptodon | Phylum Chordata Rank Genus | |
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Lower classifications Gray‑headed kite, White‑collared kite | ||
Leptodon cayanensis
Leptodon is a genus of birds of prey. Its two members are similar, with a grey head, black upperparts and white underparts. They are:
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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.
Leptodon cayanensis gavi o de cabe a cinza gray headed kite
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