Geranoaetus albicaudatus
Length: 15-25 in Wingspan: 45-55 in Weight: 1.5-3 lbs
Identification:
Dark gray above and light below. Rufous shoulder patch. In flight, tail and underwing light, with dark flight feathers and band on tail.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
The White-tailed Hawk has the widest latitudinal distribution of any Buteo hawk, ranging from Texas to Argentina.
Make your own bird cookies!
References:
Bird on the Move 