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The plumbeous kite is a bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. This is a bird of lowland forest and savannah, which builds a stick nest in a tree and lays 1-2 blue-white eggs. It is typically 33–38 cm long and weighs 190-280g. It is not particularly gregarious, although it is often seen in flocks during migration.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded May 4, 2020. Captured Mar 5, 2020 15:40 in Cl. 9 #11-47, Mitú, Queramiki, Mitú, Vaupés, Colombia.
  • NIKON D500
  • f/10.0
  • 10/4000s
  • ISO1800
  • 500mm