
ORIGIN:
South America

HABITAT:
Mangroves, marshes and tropical rainforests throughout Central and South America

HEIGHT/WEIGHT:
1 pound
Length: 20 inches long; wingspan of 30 inches

DIET:
Fish, shrimp and insects; they can also feed on small mammals and amphibians

PREDATORS:
Snakes, foxes, and raptors

NATURAL DEFENSES:
Wings open, calling, and snapping

REPRODUCTION:
Lays two to four eggs; Incubation 21- 26 days

THREATS:
Habitat loss and pollution

LIFE EXPECTANCY:
8.8 years