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Snail Kite (male)
Stanley Jones

Snail Kite (male) (Rostrhamus sociabilis)

Snail Kite (Rostrhamus sociabilis sociabilis) Male.
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Habitat
Talavera Island floodplain between Ro Uruguay and Ro Iblcuy at 17-32 m (56-105 ft).
Location
Ceibas Loop (Ruta 12 to 14 and back to Ceibas. Entre Ros Province, Argentina.
Date taken
October 2019
Scientific name
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
Supporter
What a smashing closeup image this is of this Snail Kite Stanley!

The detail and the lovely backdrop make this one helluva image guy!
 
D. Taylor
Stunning shot Stanley, very detailed and such a blending of colors in the bg. Love it my friend.
 
Kits
Wonderful focus, bokeh, pose and detail, Stanley! A ferocious bill!
 
Luis R
Great shot Stanley.Illustrates the characteristics of its specialized beak to eat snails. Congrats ! Tfs.
 
Doc Duck
Much better adapted than humans' snail forks, but then we also have hands to help when eating snails.
 
aloktewari
Opus Editor
Supporter
Impressive Kite ... a cracker of a shot, as well ... tfs, Stanley ...
 
bievreJJ
fantastic capture of this attractive raptor, giving you a perfect head turn, Stanley, a real beauty, congratulations, many tfs!!!
 

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Central & South America & Mexico
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