VUVulnerable
Scissor-tailed Kite
Chelictinia riocourii
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Savanna· majorDesert· majorMarine neritic· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recoveryLegislation
Threatened in Gambia
Frequently asked questions
Why is Scissor-tailed Kite classified as Vulnerable?
Scissor-tailed Kite is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Scissor-tailed Kite live?
Scissor-tailed Kite occurs in Gambia, Kenya, Mauritania, Senegal, and Uganda. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Scissor-tailed Kite?
The main threats to Scissor-tailed Kite are 11.1, 2.1, 2.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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