Buteo lagopus
Length: 15-20 in Wingspan: 50-55 in Weight: 2-3 lbs
Identification:
Light morph is light overall with heavy brown streaking on back and head, brown belly and legs.
Distribution:
Range map by Neotropical Birds
Cool Facts:
The Rough-Legged Hawk is named for its feathered legs, a feature found on only three species of North American raptor (including Ferruginous Hawk and Golden Eagle).
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References:
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