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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
jimholmquist
on May 24, 2022Outstanding shot Terry! Beautiful pose and details.
TruImages
on May 24, 2022Nice capture!
geoghanart
on May 24, 2022Nice shot Terry - the Kite in the tree is well camouflaged
Byron Fair Photography
on May 23, 2022Lovely shot.
Greg&Rose Photography
on May 23, 2022Excellent shot
Wayne Wendel
on May 23, 2022Outstanding image. I would have loved to have tagged along with you on this adventure. Keep the pics coming.
Terry Allen
on May 23, 2022Judith, you're right! It is a pearl kite; thanks a lot!
Judith Sparhawk
on May 23, 2022Terry--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
on May 23, 2022Beautiful shot!
fotoeffects
on May 23, 2022Terrific capture of the two raptors. I'm going to let some of the experts help you with the ID.