Red Backed Hawk juvenile
Buteo Polysoma
Description:
The juvenile had an European Hare in its claws (possibly road kill) and could not take off with it, so I could get very close
Habitat:
Southern South America
Spotted on Mar 23, 2007
Submitted on Jun 9, 2012
7 Comments
What beautiful plumage - looks like a hand knitted jumper that he's got on....another fantastic photo JorgeCazenave
Magnificent raptor! Super series thanks JorgeCazenave.
What a beautiful hawk! Very striking colors! Great series!
Great series and spotting :)
I really like the second shot, too
Great spotting... Nice details of plumage of bird captured... Lovely lesson for everyone.
Wonderful series like the second shot!