Birds of Cuba, Vagrant Visitors, Introduced Birds and Possibilities
Snail Kite
Milan des marais
Rostrhamus sociabilis
Life, Habitat & Pictures of the Snail Kite
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17" 43.2cm | 42" 106.7cm | 15 oz 425.2g | Accipitridae | Rostrhamus sociabilis |
- Breeding
- Year Around
- Winter
The Snail Kite is one of the larger members of the kite family seen in North America. As the name indicates, the main diet of this bird of prey are the large snails it finds in the marshes. It is an endangered North American birds species that is mostly seen in the Everglades. This kite is a native bird seen in Cuba.