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Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

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Description:

I'm thinking Rough-legged hawk but maybe Ferruginous? Any ID help would be appreciated.

2 Species ID Suggestions

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JimJohnson2
JimJohnson2 9 years ago
Peregrine Falcon
Falco peregrinus Peregrine falcon
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Liam
Liam 9 years ago
Swainson's Hawk (immature)
Buteo swainsoni Swainson's Hawk - BirdForum Opus


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5 Comments

Josh Asel
Josh Asel 9 years ago

Ya, definitely a Swainson's Hawk fosho.

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ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 9 years ago

What an adorable Swainy!! Nice series! ;-)

RachelM
RachelM 9 years ago

Thanks so much for the ID and the info Liam!

RiverCaribou
RiverCaribou 9 years ago

Liam

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Liam
Liam 9 years ago

Both Ferruginous and Rough-legged would be feathered down the tarsus to the feet. Proportions and facial markings don't match for Peregrine Falcon.
This is an immature Swainson's Hawk.

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RachelM
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RachelM

Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Spotted on Aug 19, 2014
Submitted on Oct 11, 2014

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