The snail kite is a bird of prey within the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles, hawks, and Old World vultures. Its relative, the slender-billed kite, is now again placed in "Helicolestes", making the genus "Rostrhamus" monotypic. Usually, it is placed in the milvine kites, but the validity of that grouping is under investigation.
Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
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Uploaded Mar 15, 2025. Captured Oct 10, 2024 16:30 in Parque Santander, Cra. 10, Leticia, Amazonas, Colombia.
