A breeder of the far north, Rough-legged Hawk is seen in the lower 48 states only during the cold weather months. Unlike other hawks, it often perches on small twigs. It occurs in both light and dark morphs, light being the more common.
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Rough-legged Hawk – female
Barrow, AK
October 6, 2013
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Rough-legged Hawk – female
Barrow, AK
October 6, 2013
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Rough-legged Hawk – female
Barrow, AK
October 6, 2013
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- Rough-legged Hawk (typically perches on small twigs, unlike other buteos) West Knife River Road, Two Harbors, MN January 29, 2007 ©John Schwarz
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Rough-legged Hawk
Gambell, Saint Lawrence Island, AK
June 4, 2012 ©John Schwarz
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Rough-legged Hawk
East of Riley Rest Stop, Route 20, OR
April 10, 2010 ©John Schwarz
(Note date is somewhat late for the season)
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Rough-legged Hawk
East of Riley Rest Stop, Route 20, OR
April 10, 2010 ©John Schwarz
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Rough-legged Hawk
East of Riley Rest Stop, Route 20, OR
April 10, 2010 ©John Schwarz
