Plumbeous Kite
Ictinia plumbea
(L13-15" Wt 6.7-19 oz)
Ranges from Mexico to So. America
...spends much of its time in the
air...catching insects.
...spends much of its time in the
air...catching insects.
near Pacto
17Jan2011
Ictinia is Greek for kite;
plumbea means lead colored.
plumbea means lead colored.
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