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Red-shouldered Hawk(Buteo lineatus) A slim, narrow-winged, long-tailed buteo. Dark brown streaked upperparts with roufus shoulder. Rufous breast and barring on underparts and several light tail bands. This hawk inhabits deciduous woodlands. Photo taken 5/4/03. |
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This hawk is believed to be a Red-shouldered Hawk, but positive
identification cannot be made until some of the feathers start
growing. It may possibly be a Red-tailed Hawk.
Photo taken 5/4/03. |
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Photo taken 5/4/03. |
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The fluffy down is starting to get replaced by feathers.
Photo taken 5/18/03. |
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The Red-shouldered Hawk is in the flight enclosure now. It is perfecting
its flying skills and it still needs to learn how to hunt before it can be released.
Photo taken 6/22/03. |