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Red-tailed Hawk (Intermediate morph)

Buteo jamaicensis calurus

Description:

Considering the dark band that runs across it's belly,this looks like a red tailed hawk.

Habitat:

Foothills of Mt Diablo

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Red-tailed Hawk (Intermediate morph)
Buteo jamaicensis calurus


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4 Comments

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Red-shouldered also shows distinct barring on the breast.

GonzaloGarcia
GonzaloGarcia 12 years ago

yes , but Red tailed hawk is bigger than red shouldered

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 12 years ago

Thnx, Liam and Gonzalo. This bird is very easily confused with red shouldered.

GonzaloGarcia
GonzaloGarcia 12 years ago

that is a Red Tailed Hawk

HemaShah
Spotted by
HemaShah

Fresno, California, USA

Spotted on Jan 20, 2012
Submitted on Jan 20, 2012

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