Quick Kite Quiz

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1) Tamiani Trail, FL
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2) Bentsen State Park , TX
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3) Dudleyville, AZ
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Snail kite then no clue then Mississippi kite
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Hook billed maybe
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Kansabirdguy wrote: Wed Apr 08, 2026 1:26 pm Hook billed maybe
Indeed, it was labelled as Immature Hook-billed.

I was curious as to whether these were identifiable to someone with a better eye than myself. Thanks.
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