Crane Hawk
Geranospiza caerulescens
(L 18.25-20")
Uncommon...soars infrequently...from
north Mexico to northwest Peru
...distinctive white crest on wings.
north Mexico to northwest Peru
...distinctive white crest on wings.
Jorupe Reserve
15Feb2013
Long, orange, “double-jointed”
legs are used to reach into
crevices and cavities to obtain
snakes, nestling birds, bats, etc.
legs are used to reach into
crevices and cavities to obtain
snakes, nestling birds, bats, etc.
Geranospiza is Greek for
crane finch; caerulescens
means blue or sea.
crane finch; caerulescens
means blue or sea.
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