deeply forked tail; mostly white body (Panama; 2008-06-21)
Swallow-tailed Kite Elanoides forficatus
Native Range:
North America and Latin America
Notes:
a spectacular white-and-black hawk with a deeply forked tail; often seen soaring above swamps, rainforests, or other forested wetlands; no sexual dimorphism.
ventral view; black on tail and trailing half of wings (Panama; 2008-06-21)
perched; black back and wings (Panama; 2008-06-21)
a graceful flyer; note some rusty color underneath (Panama; 2008-06-21)