Hook-billed Kite
Hook-billed Kite
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The Hook-billed Kite is a unique raptor found in the Americas, specialized in feeding on arboreal snails and slugs. Its large, strongly hooked bill is perfectly adapted for extracting these molluscs from their shells.
Where to spot
Humid forests, woodlands, and adjacent clearings from southeastern Mexico through Central America and much of South America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large, strongly hooked bill. Plumage varies greatly, from dark to rufous morphs, often with fine barring. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched 'kwee-kwee' calls. Observe it sifting through foliage for snails.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours. Often heard calling before being seen, especially during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Humid forests, woodlands, and adjacent clearings from southeastern Mexico through Central America and much of South America to northern Argentina and southern Brazil.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive large, strongly hooked bill. Plumage varies greatly, from dark to rufous morphs, often with fine barring. Listen for its characteristic high-pitched 'kwee-kwee' calls. Observe it sifting through foliage for snails.
When to spot
Year-round, active during daylight hours. Often heard calling before being seen, especially during the breeding season.
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Different subspecies of the Hook-billed Kite have varying bill sizes and shapes, reflecting adaptations to specific snail species in their respective geographic ranges.
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