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The Rusty Squirrel-Hawk AKA Ferruginous Hawk

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The Ferruginous Hawk ( Buteo regalis ) is truly a regal bird. I took a ride up to the Fall River Valley back in October and spotted both morphs in the large grasslands where we also usually see Rough-legged Hawks and Prairie Falcons. I hope to see my winter visitor for many years to come as these birds can live 20 years in the wild!

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