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This is a large-bodied, relatively heavy race, but differs from more westerly hawks in having a relatively smaller wing area. Based on linear dimensions, this subspecies shows the most size variation and, unlike the red-tailed hawk species overall, size variation seems to fall within Bergmann's rule as northern birds average larger than southern ones.
Endemic birds of the Eastern United States (10 P) Pages in category "Native birds of the Eastern United States" The following 52 pages are in this category, out of 52 total.
The fifth edition involved the addition of thumb-tabs for general bird families such as hawks, sandpipers, warblers, etc. [4] The fifth addition also incorporates an accidental species list. This section includes 67 species that have occurred in North America fewer than three times in the past two decades or five times in the last century or ...
This article is one of a series providing information about endemism among birds in the World's various zoogeographic zones. For an overview of this subject see Endemism in birds. This article covers eastern North America, i.e. the regions of the United States and Canada which lie east of the Rocky Mountains.
The taxonomic treatment [3] (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) used in the accompanying bird lists adheres to the conventions of the AOS's (2019) Check-list of North American Birds, the recognized scientific authority on the taxonomy and nomenclature of North America birds.
Kansas, located in the middle of the US, is a fantastic migration route for lots of species. Choose from an Eastern Bluebird, a Downy Woodpecker, a Baltimore Oriole, and a Brown-headed Cowbird.
Hawk in flight. With their broad wingspans and sharp talons, hawks are some of the most regal birds in the skies. But beyond their powerful physical qualities, hawks hold deep spiritual meaning ...
The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a medium-sized buteo. Its breeding range spans eastern North America and along the coast of California and northern to northeastern-central Mexico. It is a permanent resident throughout most of its range, though northern birds do migrate, mostly to central Mexico.