Tag Accipitridae

Red-shouldered Hawk/Aguililla de Hombros Rojos

Buteo Lineatus   This medium sized generalist is able to hunt anything from birds to fish and nests commonly in the eastern US and in the Californias and observed during the winter as far south as southern Oaxaca. Despite existing in a wide variety of habitats on both sides of the continent, they interestingly do [...]

Northern Harrier/Gavilán Rastrero

Circus cyaneus   The Northern Harrier is common throughout North America and winters throughout Mexico. Preferring open, grassy habitats, the Northern Harrier is typically seen hunting low to the ground. This bird is uniquely proportioned with a light body and exceptionally long wings and tail and a distinctive mixture of traits. At first glance they [...]