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Red-tailed Hawk (Intermediate morph)

Buteo jamaicensis calurus

Photo by HemaShah
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Considering the dark band that runs across it's belly,this looks like a red tailed hawk.

Habitat:

Foothills of Mt Diablo

Species ID Suggestions

Red-tailed Hawk (Intermediate morph)

Buteo jamaicensis calurus

Liam
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Comments (4)
Liam
Red-shouldered also shows distinct barring on the breast.
GonzaloGarcia
yes , but Red tailed hawk is bigger than red shouldered
HemaShah
Thnx, Liam and Gonzalo. This bird is very easily confused with red shouldered.

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PublishedJanuary 20, 2012

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