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Jamaican Red tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Photo by rickyblox
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Field Notes

Description:

High flying hawk flew diwn and scoping out some pigeons

Species ID Suggestions

Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

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EmilyMarino
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Comments (3)
rickyblox
wonderful insight, I believe you're spot on as well, thanks for the info.
EmilyMarino
I am going to go out on a limb here and guess this is a Red-tailed Hawk. They were first discovered in Jamaica giving the meaning behind the scientific name - Buteo jamaicensis! I believe this is a juvenile! Great shot!

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PublishedNovember 25, 2013

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