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08-JUN-2008

Snail Kite (female)

Canon EOS 40D
1/250s f/8.0 at 700.0mm iso200 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Guest 26-Sep-2008 18:45
Amazing shot Raul! I was on Lake Toho in the spring and these are incredible birds.

J
Rodrigo Mendoza13-Jun-2008 19:59
Superb set of shots Raul. Do you mind sharing the location?
thx
Raul Quinones13-Jun-2008 17:46
Monte,
They take the snail out of the shell, the beak and talons are adapted for the task, as their main source of food are aquatic snails.
Monte Stinnett13-Jun-2008 13:42
beautiful shot, especially the eye. Do they take the snail out of the shell or just eat the whole thing. Diving ducks will take clams and swallow shell and all.
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