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The slender-billed kite is a slaty gray kite with broad, rounded wings and a short, square tail. The species ranges from 36 to 41 centimeters in length and possesses a wingspan of 80–90 centimeters. There is no sexual plumage dimorphism within the species; however, females tend to be larger than the males, weighing between 367 and 485 grams while males weigh between 377 and 448 grams. Their characteristically sharp black beak is hooked, matched by sharp, black talons. Their eyes are yellowish, and their face and legs are orange-red.
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When to see the Slender-billed Kite
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is January, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Slender-billed Kite
The map shades 11 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Slender-billed Kite
The slender-billed kite is a South American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. It is found along a scattered range in forested parts of tropical northern and central South America, and far eastern Panama. The species was recategorized into and has once again been removed from the genus Rostrhamus.
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Easily confused with
Philippine Serpent EagleSpilornis holospilusThe Philippine serpent eagle is an eagle found in the major islands of the Philippines.
Wallace's Hawk-EagleNisaetus nanusWallace's hawk-eagle is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
Bat HawkMacheiramphus alcinusThe bat hawk is a slender, medium-sized bird of prey, 45 cm long and weighing 600–650 grams.
Side by side: Bat Hawk vs Slender-billed Kite
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