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Buteo jamaicensis (Gmelin, 1788)
Large raptor species that is recognizable by the red coloring on the tail. Preys upon many small mammals, but specifically mice and voles. Sexes are not sexually dimorphic.
Found across much of the U.S.
This hawk is incubating eggs. It was pretty unwilling to leave the nest.
Spotted on Apr 23, 2015
Submitted on May 1, 2015
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