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File:Helicolestes hamatus - Slender-billed kite, Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg

Slender-billed Kite

Slender-billed Kite

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The Slender-billed Kite is a medium-sized raptor of the Amazon, characterized by its rather delicate, slender bill. It is a secretive species, typically found in dense swamp forests.
Where to spot
Found in the Amazon Basin of South America (Brazil, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, Venezuela). It inhabits tropical moist lowland forests, particularly swamp forests and flooded woodlands.
How to spot
An exceptionally challenging bird to observe. Focus on the interior of swamp forests and flooded woodlands. Look for brief, direct flights or listen for any calls.
When to spot
Observations are scarce due to its secretive nature and dense habitat. Likely active during daylight hours, but specific patterns are not well documented.
File:Helicolestes hamatus - Slender-billed kite, Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
File:Helicolestes hamatus Caracolero negro Slender-billed Kite (6267923766).jpg
File:Helicolestes hamatus Caracolero negro Slender-billed Kite (7568362210).jpg
File:Helicolestes hamatus - Slender-billed kite, Careiro da Várzea, Amazonas, Brazil.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Helicolestes hamatus Caracolero negro Slender-billed Kite (6267923766).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Helicolestes hamatus Caracolero negro Slender-billed Kite (7568362210).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This kite's specialized slender bill is likely an adaptation for feeding on specific prey, possibly aquatic snails or insects found in dense wetland vegetation.
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