The Ferruginous Hawk by danob
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Description
One of the most beautiful of the Buzzard family and as a native of America referred more as a Hawk to save confusion to the Buzzards or Vulture group, as its Latin name suggests a very regal bird of prey.
This is the largest of the buteos and is often mistaken for an eagle due to its size, proportions and behaviour. As with all birds of prey, the female is larger than the male, but there is some overlap between small females and large males in the range of measurements. Length ranges from 20 to 26 inches (51 to 66 cm) with an average of 23 inches (58 cm), wingspan from 48 to 60 inches (122 to 152 cm) with an average of 56 inches (142 cm), and weight from 2.2 to 4.5 pounds (998 to 2,041 g).
Adults have long broad wings and a broad grey, rusty or white tail. The legs are feathered to the talons, like the Rough-legged Hawk. There are two colour forms:
Light morph birds such as this one are rusty brown on the upper parts and pale on the head, neck and underparts with rust on the legs and some rust marking on the underwing. The upper wings are grey. The "Ferruginous" name refers to the rusty colour of the light morph birds.
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Comments (50)
Excellent!
Very nice bird.... Aloha
Beautiful capture...
Beautiful portrait Danny!
BEAUTIFUL BIRD SO PROUD
What an immensely beautiful creature!!! Stunning capture Danny!!! :)
Wonderful photo.
Excellent capture my friend.
Absolutely a fantastic shot my friend, beautiful presentation, a photo of great detail.....!!!
A majestic bird, your capture is outstanding, dear Danny. Hugs. DiDi. xx
Again a fabulous capture Danny.... you are the King of "taken" from birds! o)
Impressive portrait, Danny ! outstandind details and colors, beautiful presentation, Bravo !
That's a buzzard? He's gorgeous!! :o) Sorry, couldn't resist. He's a beautiful and gorgeous hawk, then. Excellent capture!
Stunning closeup and, as always, facinating information on this beautiful bird. The colour of the topmost wing feathers is gorgeous.
Gorgeous creature and outstanding photo.
Dan, incredible how you manage to obtain such clarity, apart from other multiple merits. Great weekend, Nikolay
Excellent work!!!
Wundervolles Bild!!!!!
sorry I've fallen so far behind; I've been on vacation, but then u knew that :) Anyway, playing catch up here .. (at least it keeps me outta trouble lol). This is gorgeous; love all your bird shots. I'd love to see you in action sometime; but know that'll never happen.
A very beautiful bird.