adult; white breast, rusty thigh feathers (California, USA; 2007-01-13)


Ferruginous Hawk
Buteo regalis

Native Range: North America and Eurasia

Notes: a large buteo of arid grasslands where it perches on poles and hunts small mammals.


ventral view; many clean whitish feathers (California, USA; 2007-01-13)

dorsal view; white streaks near wingtips (California, USA; 2007-01-13)

rusty streaking against white backdrop (California, USA; 2007-01-13)

rear view; rusty tail feathers (California, USA; 2007-01-13)
juvenile; even whiter than adult (California, USA; 2007-01-13) juvenile; relatively narrow pointed wings (California, USA; 2007-01-13)
posing for portrait (California, USA; 2007-01-13)