Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni Montezuma, New York 4/15/2024! Armitage Road after Gravel Road!

Swainson's Hawk Buteo swainsoni Montezuma, New York 4/15/2024! Armitage Road after Gravel Road going west! At first sight I thought Red-Tailed Juvi dark morph, or maybe a young rough-legged dark morph. Then posted help on Whats this bird and everyone agreed on a young Swainson's Hawk. Local experts agreed also. Thank you Mike T!!! The range of this hawk is west and west coast and south to South America. A Derby Hill a swainson's was counted last week!
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