Anything Wrong with this Hawk? (1 Viewer)

Cardamom Pod

Very well, Dr. Humorous Droll

• Nov 10, 2010

• #1

I took this from my yard, and didn't notice anything until I looked at the picture. I believe it is a red-tail, but what is that bump on its chest? Thanks!

 

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KC Foggin

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• Nov 10, 2010

• #2

Oh my! I have never seen anything like this before. Will watch this thread to see what others say.

 

jmepler

It's just a flesh wound.

• Nov 10, 2010

• #3

Just a big dinner. The bulge is the birds distended crop.

Mike

 

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fugl

Well-known member

• Nov 10, 2010

• #4

Bulging crop, indicative of the hawk having recently eaten.

 

Cardamom Pod

Very well, Dr. Humorous Droll

• Nov 11, 2010

• #5

Thanks! I had never seen this before, very interesting to know.