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Buteo jamaicensis
one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1600 grams (1.5 to 3.5 pounds) and measuring 45–65 cm (18 to 26 in) in length, with a wingspan from 110 to 145 cm (43 to 57 in). The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males
breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common buteos in North America. Rivanna River Reservoir tributary of the James River 38.0946, -78.4795 38.1279, -78.5136
Rivanna River Reservoir tributary of the James River 38.0946, -78.4795 38.1279, -78.5136
Red tailed Hawk. See how the sun illuminates the brick-orange tail? Only hawk that has that.
Spotted on May 23, 2010
Submitted on Sep 4, 2012
