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Red-Tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Photo by Komodo
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Field Notes

Description:

I saw this guy cruising around the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha looking for an easy meal. The second picture is of the same hawk, different tree.

Notes:

I am adding the Red-Tailed Hawk to the NWF mission due to their exceptionally acute eyesight which would put them firmly into the Super Senses category of the mission.

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Red-tailed Hawk

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Comments (15)
Komodo
I would totally agree with that assessment as well. They are some very amazing birds!
ChristyHolland
;-) I would also argue that the hooked beak and sharp talons of raptors have evolved to kill - and that is not found in any other bird either! That is a very special adaptation, right? I put my raptors in the mix too!
Komodo
I hadn't thought of that for some reason. I will add him back to the mission with a statement about it. Thanks Christy!
ChristyHolland
I would argue that a raptor has very acute and enhanced eyesight...they can see up to 4 times that of humans...super sense indeed!! ;-)
Komodo
Removed from NWF mission with help from KarenL!
KarenL
Beautiful clear photo with wonderful lighting on the bird!
KarenL
Sergio it is a worldwide mission this year! But only for spottings that fit their categories!
KarenL
Hi Komodo! Please can you add in your notes why this belongs in the NWF mission - what makes it extraordinary? As a reminder, the NWF mission is aimed at 5 very specific categories: Wildlife with Innovative Defenses, Record Breakers, Wildlife with Super Senses, Species that Survive in Unusual Habitats, and Wildlife with Special Adaptations.
Komodo
Thanks! I just happened to notice him out of the corner of my eye when I was at the zoo when I was taking pictures of some uncooperative peacocks!
Komodo
Thanks Liam. I was pretty sure but just needed to hear it from someone else first!
Liam
Yes, only raptor with that red a tail. (Buteo jamaicensis)

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PublishedMarch 20, 2012

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