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Swallow-tailed Kite
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Swallow-tailed Kite (Elanoide forficatus)

We saw quite of few of these in Ecuador, but had very few opportunities for a photo. Finally, while we were atop a tower at the Rio Silanche Reserve, this one flew over just above the canopy. I switched to servo-focus, and got off three shots of this very fast flyer. This one was worth saving. 5% technique, 50% equipment, 45% luck.
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Habitat
Lower Montane Cloud Forest
Location
Rio Silanche Reserve, NW Ecuador
Date taken
17-Feb., 2008
Scientific name
Elanoide forficatus
Equipment used
Canon 40D with 500mm f4 IS lens, ISO 640, [email protected]/1250sec.

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Central & South America & Mexico
Added by
Gary Clark
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