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Red-Tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Photo by EmilyMarino
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Field Notes

Description:

The red-tailed hawk is the most common hawk in North America. This particular hawk has the typical dark patagial marks and belly band but has a brown banded tail and light yellow eyes, which is indicative juvenile red-tailed hawk.

Habitat:

Farmland near open fields

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Comments (14)
EmilyMarino
Thank you Daniel! I must admit, this is one of my new faves now!
EmilyMarino
Thank you Carol Snow Milne! He doe's look a little owlish since he is looking directly at the camera, doesn't he?! He was a handsome bird!
EmilyMarino
Yes, he certainly has a piercing gaze doesn't he/! Thanks for the kind words!
Jacob Gorneau
Such a daunting figure! Beautiful, Emily! I love how the eyes stare right at you!
EmilyMarino
Indeed EnvUnlimited! I caught him in mid stretch!
ChristyHolland
Fantastic!! You did get him!! I think you had more birds out your window!! ;-)
EmilyMarino
Thank you Joshua! You know I love me some RTH!
EmilyMarino
Thank you Gordon! This was my favorite picture from the day! I just love my red-tails! He was giving me a big stretch when I snapped this shot!

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PublishedMarch 3, 2013

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