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Buteo lineatus
Males are 38 to 58 cm (15 to 23 in) long and weigh on average 550 g (1.2 lb). Females are slightly larger at 47 to 61 cm (19 to 24 in) in length and a mean weight of 700 g (1.5 lb). The wingspan can range from 90 to 127 cm (35 to 50 in).
Photo taken while on a canoe trip on the Hillsborough River Red-shouldered Hawks live in forests and swamps. They build their nests 6 to 15 meters (20 to 60 feet) above the ground in the branches of hardwood trees in wet woodland areas. They prefer to have dead trees nearby, where they can perch and see the forest floor.
Spotted on Feb 27, 2009
Submitted on Dec 12, 2014
3 Comments
Thank you Ashley and Jellis!
yes, I look for the white flecks on the back and wings. More then a Red-tail. Also reddish shoulders and barred chest.
Definitely a red-shouldered hawk