Snail Kite

43 cm (17") Rare. Florida.

Male: all dark except for white at base of tail and narrow white tail band. Red-orange legs, eyes, and on face. Eats only snails.

Female or Immature: Dark brown. Heavily streaked breast. Eyebrow stripe. Dark tail with a broad white band across it. Eats only snails.

Was called Everglade Kite.

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