Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus), CoffmanRd./Whitewater Draw, Cochise County

This Rough-legged Hawk was discovered by Sheri Williamson on 28 December 2012 and photographed by Jerome Smith on 30 December 2012

Rare winter visitor.

 Small bill, distinctive black band on lower belly. 

30 December 2012, photo by Jerome Smith

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