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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

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  • What's up?
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  • Fruit for breakfast
  • Searching for ants
  • Time for breakfast
  • Great curassow
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  • Good catch
  • jimholmquist

    on May 24, 2022

    Outstanding shot Terry! Beautiful pose and details.

  • TruImages

    on May 24, 2022

    Nice capture!

  • geoghanart

    on May 24, 2022

    Nice shot Terry - the Kite in the tree is well camouflaged

  • Byron Fair Photography

    on May 23, 2022

    Lovely shot.

  • Greg&Rose Photography

    on May 23, 2022

    Excellent shot

  • Wayne Wendel

    on May 23, 2022

    Outstanding image. I would have loved to have tagged along with you on this adventure. Keep the pics coming.

  • Terry Allen

    on May 23, 2022

    Judith, you're right! It is a pearl kite; thanks a lot!

  • Judith Sparhawk

    on May 23, 2022

    Terry--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.

  • Kevin Poynor

    on May 23, 2022

    Beautiful shot!

  • fotoeffects

    on May 23, 2022

    Terrific capture of the two raptors. I'm going to let some of the experts help you with the ID.

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