Leptodon is a genus of birds of prey. Its two members are similar, with a grey head, black upperparts and white underparts.

Species

Extant species include:

The grey-headed kite is a widespread species, breeding from eastern Mexico and Trinidad south to Peru, Bolivia and northern Argentina. However, the white-collared kite is restricted to northeastern Brazil, and is classified as Critically Endangered.

References

• A guide to the birds of Costa Rica by Stiles and Skutch