Roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris). Adult. Distribution: From Mexico through Central America to most of South America east of the Andes. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: YVFT 📷: Photo by Beto_MdP via Pixabay 2022 The photo shows a relatively small raptor found in the Americas, ranging from southern Mexico down to Argentina. True to its name, this common bird of prey prefers perching on wires, poles, and fence posts along roadsides and forest edges. Easily identified by its streaked chest and barred belly, the Roadside hawk is a vocal bird, often the most common raptor in its habitat.

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Black-winged kite or Black-shouldered kite (Elanus caeruleus). Adult. Distribution: Palearctic and Afrotropics. Conservation status: Least Concern. CC: OMKY 📷: Photo by jeanvdmeulen via Pixabay 2018 The photo shows a small raptor with a striking colour scheme. It's mostly gray and white, with dramatic black patches on its wings, shoulders, and around its eyes. It has a short, square tail and long, falcon-like wings that extend beyond its tail when perched. It has bright yellow feet and piercing red eyes.

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