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Snail Kite

Rostrhamus sociabilis

Photo by Cody.conway
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Field Notes

Description:

The Snail Kite is a bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks, and Old World vultures. Its relative, the Slender-billed Kite, is now again placed in Helicolestes, making the genus Rostrhamus monotypic.

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Comments (4)
Cody.conway
Thanks Rosa, they are quite common in certain areas. I have been fortunate to photograph them in Panama, Ecuador, and Mexico. Ironically, I missed the one that showed up 100 miles from my house here in Texas two years ago!
Rosa Maria
Yes! A Snail Kite! I am so glad to see a spotting of one. :)
Cody.conway
Yep, there was ample. At least 4 in one spot when we went out for them.
kdpicturemaker
A very 'different' looking bird of prey. Are they are a common sight in that region?
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PublishedMay 17, 2014

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