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Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

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Field Notes

Description:

Red shoulders White bands on a dark tail. Likes to perch to look for his prey.. I was far enough away there was only a knob on the tree, but I took a chance.

Habitat:

Nests in Woodlands, but hunts for his prey in open spaces.

Species ID Suggestions

Red-shouldered Hawk

Buteo lineatus

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Liam
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Comments (2)
Liam
Note the black and white tail and unique reddish breast/belly barring. Red-tailed Hawk would show a distinct belly band, paler breast and a red tail. You've captured the cute personality of this predator nicely, Alice. Well done. :)

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PublishedNovember 2, 2011

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