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Broad-Shouldered Hawk

Photo by FoxExplorer
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Field Notes

Description:

Small hawk

Habitat:

Deep in the woods of Midwestern North America

Notes:

This hawk was hit by a car and suffers brain damage, rendering it unafraid of humans. Its final home is at a rehabilitation facility where it will become an education animal.

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Comments (2)
FoxExplorer
Thank you! And it's actually a male. Males are pretty small
KarenL
Lovely spot klmoore21! So sad she can't be released into the wild but how cool to be able to get so close to such a beautiful bird! Welcome to Project Noah!

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PublishedJanuary 20, 2012

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