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Hook-billed Kite
River Girl

Hook-billed Kite (Chondrohierax uncinatus)

While with a group of birders at Bentsen State Park in Mission, TX our naturalist guide spotted this rarely seen Hook-billed Kite flying above us. This was from a quick view.
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Habitat
thorn scrub
Location
Mission, TX
Date taken
January 21, 2015
Scientific name
Chondrohierax uncinatus
Equipment used
Nikon D7100 18-300mm
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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Wow!! Indeed... this bird is rarely seen in the Gallery too!!

A super picture Marianne, very well done lass.

All the best for 2015.
 
Stanley Jones
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Fantastic capture and picture of this beautiful rare visitor from the south. Congratulations and a fabulous aerial Marianne!!!!
 

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