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
Nest Placement
Tree
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 thrives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. Favoring environments with a dense canopy and open understory, these birds avoid densely understoried areas, primarily residing within the forest interior. Their elevation range extends up to 1200 m in the Andes and 2100 m in specific regions, rarely frequenting forest edges or disturbed woodlands.
Dite type
Carnivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
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