Milvus migrans affinisGould, 1838

Black kite (affinis)

Image acquired with permission from the Natural History Museum at Tring, United Kingdom. Specimen collected by A. R. Wallace. Specimen locality: Makassar
Label transcription: [Collected by A.R. Wallace. 1856 milvus affinis. Gould. ♀ Makassar 16. small race. / 73.5.12.1736. Milvus govinda but a smaller bird] [No. Brit. Mus. Reg. 73.5.12.1736. Milvus affinis. Gould. Loc. Makassar Ex. Coll. Wallace]

NOTE:
Species known to occur in Singapore.
Imaged Wallace Specimen from Makassar.

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Taxon Information

Classification:

Vertebrata: Aves: Accipitriformes: Accipitridae (Kites, Hawks & Eagles)

Taxon Name (original as given on label):

Milvus migrans affinis ; Milvus affinis

Collector:

A.R. Wallace

Locality of Specimen:

Makassar, Timor

Specimen Repository:

Natural History Museum Tring