Red-tailed Hawk - Buteo jamaicensis | 2018 - 25

Red-tailed Hawk

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey, one of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "Chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens. It breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies, and is one of the most common Buteos in North America. Red-tailed Hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range. There are fourteen recognized subspecies, which vary in appearance and range. It is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 1.5 to 3.5 pounds, and measuring 18–26 inches in length, with a wingspan from 43–57 inches. The Red-tailed Hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males. The bird is sometimes referred to as the red-tail for short, when the meaning is clear in context.

For more info: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Red-tailed_hawk

Taken on: October 31, 2018

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Camera: Nikon D5, f/5.6, 1/1000 sec, 600mm, ISO 500 (more info) (hide info)

Camera:	Nikon D5
Lens:	600.0 mm f/4.0
Aperture:	f/5.6
Exposure Time:	0.001 sec (1/1000)
Focal Length:	600mm
ISO:	500
Exposure Bias:	0 EV
Flash:	No Flash
Exposure Program:	Manual
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Other
White Balance:	Auto
Color Space:	sRGB
Software:	Adobe Photoshop Lightroom Classic 8.0 (Macintosh)
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