Species fact sheet by Global Register of Migratory Species - www.groms.de

Rostrhamus sociabilis (Vieillot, 1817) Family: Accipitridae Order: Falconiformes Back
Snail kite Schneckenweih Milan des marais Caracolero común
CMS App II Redlist 2000 (Criteria) NL CITES II (Europe: SPEC threat status )
Migration: partial intracontinental, nomadising

Rostrhamus sociabilis

Southernmost populations migatory, although transition between migratory and resident populations not documented; otherwise nomadic in response to droughts or drainage of feeding areas. Leaves S Brazil in Apr, returning in Sept, some birds moving to Pantanal, where large numbers move S in loose flocks. Occasionally wanders to lower temperate zone in Andes. Will commute over large distances between feeding and nesting areas.
(del Hoyo J A Elliott; J Sargatal (eds) (1994) - www.hbw.com )

Regions: Caribbean Islands, Mesoamerica, North America, South America
Recommended link: http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/snail kite.html
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Explanatory notes
(Last update: 05.08.02 by E.Heuel)

Populations