Several of these birds winter in the US every year, usually at Bensten Rio-Grande SP or Santa Ana NWR. These unique looking birds use their hooked bill to feed on snails.
Hook-billed Kite
Country United States
State Texas
Location Bensten Rio-Grande Valley SP
Gender Female
Age Adult
- Created Timestamp12/14/2022 15:59:56
- CameraNIKON D7500
- Aperture5.6
- Copyright© 2022 Graham Deese
- Focal Length500
- Iso1000
- Shutter Speed1/1250
You would think that the Hook-billed Kite would be a fierce predator with that beak – snails, indeed! Such an interesting head and body colors. GreatBirdPic!
Truly a spectacular photo!