The few 10-year migration count trends available for the White-tailed Kite suggests a mix of stable and possibly decreasing numbers in the West as indicated by one count site in the Western region, and two count sites in the Gulf region (see pie charts below). Twenty-year count trends showed one site stable and one site decreasing. Winter survey data from the Christmas Bird Count (CBC) show decreasing trends range-wide with the annual percent decrease in population of 5.64% from 2009-2022. Decreased winter observations were reported along the West Coast and in the Gulf Region, but Florida reported an increase in observations of 2.83% per year. Additionally, 10-year trend data from eBird has documented a decline in White-Tailed Kite abundance. The median decline between 2011-2021 was -31.3% range-wide, with steep declines seen in the United States, Costa Rica, and Guatemala. The White-tailed Kite is a Species of Least Concern, designated by IUCN red list. It is listed as a “fully protected species” in California. Protected grassland areas that support large populations of voles attract this species in the West. Nest success is unlikely when located within close proximity to human-developed landscapes, and reproductive success is limited when nest trees and foraging habitat are disturbed. Greater monitoring may be needed to fully understand population change in this species. More research is needed to determine the effects of human activity on nesting and increased management or conservation may be warranted.