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Hawk ID please

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Posted by Nancy Lea Sandy on October 9, 2013 at 9:20 PM

I don't take many pictures of birds but this one decided to pose for me. I think it's a Prairie Falcon or a Rough Legged Hawk but I'm not sure. can anyone help me ID it? Thanks

Posted by Ron Dudley on October 9, 2013 at 9:29 PM

Ferruginous Hawk, Nancy.

Posted by Alberto Rada on October 10, 2013 at 10:15 AM

I agree its a Ferruginous Hawk, Buteo Regalis, I have a couple of photos at albertorada.com in the birds of prey gallery, by the way a beautiful photo
Alberto Rada
Miami, Florida