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Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Photo by KevinS.
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Field Notes

Description:

A fairly large bird - about the size of an American Crow or seagull. It's dorsal surface appeared to have gray/brown feathers, while it has an off-white ventral surface.

Habitat:

Moderately to heavily wooded suburban area in east Toronto, ON. Habitat includes streams, open fields, dense old-growth forested areas, and dense human population.

Species ID Suggestions

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

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