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
