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American Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus s. johannis

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Field Notes

Description:

American Rough-legged Hawk (dark Phase) has a black belly and white tail with a broad black band on it. From below much white in the flight feathers.

Habitat:

open fields.

Notes:

Habitually hovers in one spot.

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PublishedOctober 6, 2015

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