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Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Photo by Miguel Mejias
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Spotted at 10:30am perched on top of an extended cherry picker. The surrounding area has an abundance of deadfall and tree cutting as well as several mulch piles ideal for rats and mice. This area lies adjacent to a city park with plenty if trees and wildlife including squirrels, nutria, ducks, turtles, etc.

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Red-tailed Hawk - Buteo jamaicensis - Overview, Red-tailed Hawk

Species ID Suggestions

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

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Comments (3)
Miguel Mejias
Christy, it has been added. Thanks for letting me know about that mission!
ChristyHolland
Great capture! I'd love you to add this to the mission Raptors of North America: http://www.projectnoah.org/missions/8627557
Jack Settle
Most likely a red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).

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Birds of Texas
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Biodiversity of Texas
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Houston - Urban Biodiversity

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PublishedOctober 16, 2013

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