Daily 2021/2022
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Pearl kites
A pair of pearl kites (Gampsonyx swainsonii) perched in a tree, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The second bird is at the lower right.
raptorspearl kiteGampsonyx swainsoniitree branchesleavesOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica
Pearl kites
A pair of pearl kites (Gampsonyx swainsonii) perched in a tree, Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica. The second bird is at the lower right.
raptorspearl kiteGampsonyx swainsoniitree branchesleavesOsa PeninsulaCosta Rica
Greg&Rose Photography
57 minutes agoExcellent shot
Wayne Wendel
3 hours agoOutstanding image. I would have loved to have tagged along with you on this adventure. Keep the pics coming.
Terry Allen
4 hours agoJudith, you're right! It is a pearl kite; thanks a lot!
Judith Sparhawk
4 hours agoTerry--For sure it's not White-tailed Kites, a species I know well. Pretty sure these are Pearl Kites (Gampsonyx swainsonii), based on the yellow on the face, the white breast, the dark back, and a peek at the red that shows on the lower abdomen. Try Googling them and see what you think. I saw them in Trinidad--a very pretty small raptor.
KDP450
6 hours agoBeautiful shot!
fotoeffects
6 hours agoTerrific capture of the two raptors. I'm going to let some of the experts help you with the ID.
Gene Hyder
7 hours agoExcellent shot.
Donna McCommon
7 hours agoSuper shot but can't help with the ID.
God's Child
8 hours agoToday must be "Bird Day" in the dailies; this is the third bird I've viewed and commented on. Trust me, I'm not complaining; they are all beautiful in their own way. Furthermore, since I haven't been able to photograph the bluejay or redbird that frequently visits the honeysuckles in our yard (by the time I go in the house to retrieve the camera and return, they're gone), they are a treat for my eyes!
The link to my "Daily Photo" is here:
https://godschild.smugmug.com/DailyPhotos/Daily-Dose-of-1-A-Day-2022/i-WG2Qxwr/A
5/23/2022
Bill J Boyd Photography
9 hours agoGreat shot of the Raptors, Terry. No clue about ID