I believe this is a Harlan’s Hawk, due to its coloration. Some experts consider this to be a sub-species of the Red-tailed Hawk, others think it is a separate species. First described by John James Audubon in 1829. He referred to it as Falco Harlani (after R. Harlan, a physician and naturalist).
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Jan 10, 2012 @ 07:10:25
Now Franklin that is Poetry in motion, birds are kool whether they be of the feathered or like the Italiao Aircraft !!!!!!!!!!!!
Jan 10, 2012 @ 07:59:28
So true. I am becoming an orna…ornity…horno…uh, bird lover!