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Buteo lineatus
This medium-sized raptor perched on a tree and rather patiently modeled for me. It adopted a one-legged posture, "rete mirabile," to prevent heat loss, as it was somewhat chilly out. B. lineatus can be found in all seasons in Florida.
Observed next to the marsh in Crystal River Preserve State Park, an estuarine area inhabited by otters, sandhill cranes and other wading birds, and many types of fish.
I'm unsure of the subspecies (but B. l. alleni is in range). I saw this hawk 2 years ago, to the day!
Spotted on Dec 18, 2017
Submitted on Mar 18, 2019
4 Comments
Thanks for your comment, Tukup. I agree! You’re fortunate to be surrounded by nature, birds of prey and all.
I love the majesty of birds of prey, probably even more than the beauty of other birds. Fortunately, I don't have to choose between the two :-) Thanks Mauna. Nice series.
Thank you, Roy!
Great shot....