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Gampsonyx swainsonii  Gampsonyx swainsonii,Pearl kite Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Gampsonyx swainsonii

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  1. Beautiful. It almost looks too cute for a kite :) Posted 9 years ago

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The pearl kite is a very small raptor found in open savanna habitat adjacent to deciduous woodland. It is the only member of the genus "Gampsonyx". The scientific name commemorates the English naturalist William Swainson.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Minor Torres
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By Minor Torres

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Uploaded Aug 13, 2016. Captured Oct 2, 2015 11:32.
  • Canon EOS 7D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 420mm