snail kite

noun

A kite of species Rostrhamus sociabilis, native to Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical South America, known for feeding mostly on apple snails.

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Meanings

nounsnail kite (plural snail kites)

plural snail kites

  1. A kite of species Rostrhamus sociabilis, native to Florida, the Caribbean, and tropical South America, known for feeding mostly on apple snails.

Translations

Polish ślimakojad czerwonooki
  • ślimakojad czerwonookiRostrhamus sociabilis
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APA

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Chicago

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