Everglade Kite

Everglade Kite

Everglade kites are members of the hawk family. They have grey plumage contrasted by white on the base of the tail and edging the tail feathers. They live in wet swampy areas and feed primarily on snails. This kite feeds early in the morning and in late afternoon when the snails emerge from the water to feed on vegetation. The Everglade kite can be found in South America, Central America and in greatly diminishing numbers in the southern United States. [BM] {FW}