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Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawk
Broad-winged and Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Our smallest buteo, the Broad-winged Hawk (15") left, compared to our smallest accipiter, the Sharp-shinned Hawk (11").
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Iowa Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus
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drewweber says:
Great comparison. I would love if you would add this shot to my new group, Hawks in Flight. I am trying to create a resource for hawk watchers in N. America with many shots of raptors in flight from different angles.

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Posted on Sep 6, 2006
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