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Swainson's Hawk
Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2005
Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni): has long, narrow, pointed
wings and extremely variable plumage. Normally has dark bib and whitish
to pale buff underparts. This possibly 2nd year hawk was spotted resting
on the power pole in the Central Valley. Most adult Swainson's hawks
will winter in South America. The Swainson's Hawk was named in honor
of the early 19th century English ornithologist William Swainson [1789-1855].
Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2005
Here is the adult Swainson's Hawk in flight
Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2001
Juvenile Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni): The speckled chest
is a characteristic of the immature Swainson's hawk. You can see that
this hawk is currently molting and has lost many feathers. This hawk was
spotted soaring in the Central Valley.
Adult Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni): Note the adult plumage
in comparison the the juvenile above.
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