Mississippi Kite
Nest may be located next to (or
even contain) a wasp nest, which
probably helps protect the chicks
against climbing predators.
even contain) a wasp nest, which
probably helps protect the chicks
against climbing predators.
Ictinia mississippiensis
(L 14" WS 31" Wt 10 oz)
Canopy Camp
Darien
03Oct2016
Ictinia in Greek means kite
...named after the children’s toy
because of the way they appear
to float in the air.
...named after the children’s toy
because of the way they appear
to float in the air.
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