Double-toothed Kite
A species of Harpagus Kites Scientific name : Harpagus bidentatus Genus : Harpagus Kites
Double-toothed Kite, A species of Harpagus Kites
Botanical name: Harpagus bidentatus
Genus: Harpagus Kites
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Description
This fairly small raptor is 33–38 cm (13–15 in) long and weighs 161-230 grams (5.7-8.2 oz.) It is dark grey in colour. The kite's white rump patch is conspicuous in flight, making the double toothed kite one of the easiest Costa Rican raptors to identify. 
Size
38 cm
Feeding Habits
Double-toothed Kite preys primarily on lizards and insects, utilizing sharp talons and keen eyesight. It may follow large mammals to catch flushed prey, displaying opportunistic and adaptable feeding behaviors unique to its dietary habits.
Habitat
Double-toothed Kite predominantly inhabits subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and montane forests. These birds are typically found within the forest interior, where they show a preference for habitats with a dense canopy and open understory, avoiding areas with a dense understory. Double-toothed Kite is known to occur generally in tropical and occasionally subtropical forests up to elevations of around 1200 m in the Andes and 2100 m in certain regions. They are less commonly seen at forest edges, in clearings, secondary growth, or disturbed forests. While double-toothed Kite may soar above the forest, it primarily hunts within and beneath the forest canopy.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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