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Swainson's Hawk- juvenile
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Swainson's Hawk- juvenile

This hawk came over the house in Yucaipa, California. it was kind of high up, but this is the best photo i could get. I need a I.D. for my files. Thanks for any information. Hawkeye6337. I am thinking a Swainson's hawk.
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Habitat
over house
Location
Yucaipa, California
Date taken
6-19-08
Equipment used
Canon 30 D 100-400 L
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Swainson's is my guess. The only other NA raptor that looks close is the Northern harrier. Sorry, no buzzards in North America.
 
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I think that tehag is correct, Swainson's Hawk and since it doesn't have the black band on the tail, I would think that it is an intermediate phase juvenile. Bill
 

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