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Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

Photo by ceherzog
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Field Notes

Description:

A bird of tropical marshlands, the Snail Kite makes it to the United States only in southern Florida. This specialized hawk feeds primarily on snails.
Cornell Lab

Habitat:

Ecuadorian Lowlands: Sacha Lodge, Canopy Walkway

Notes:

This bird was far, far away...really reaching for it!

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Comments (4)
ceherzog
Thanks Emily, Alice & Argy. It was too far away for a clear shot but I wanted to remember it.
EmilyMarino
I still like the spotting! nice find, cool bird!

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PublishedMarch 6, 2013

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