Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Swainson's Hawk - Dusty - Photo of the Day - May 30th, 2011
"Swainson's Hawk - Dusty"
The Swainson's Hawk is one of the most common hawks on the prairies.
The top of its wings and body are a uniform dark brown in colour while the underside of the wings and body are a light buff colour.
Adults have a red/brown bib that extends part way down the chest.
When soaring overhead a dark coloured band on the trailing edge of the wings is a signature identifying characteristic.
Taken at the Birds of Prey Centre in Coaldale, Alberta, Canada.
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