A bird of tropical marshlands, the Snail Kite makes it to the United States only in southern and central Florida. This specialized hawk feeds primarily on apple snails. The pictures shown here were taken in a marsh open to the public in the last 3 to 4 years. It is located east of Fort Myers, Fl.
The bird pictured is an adult female. I show it in different positions with wings down and out, perched, lifting from water, and carrying an apple snail.
