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Old 03-29-2013, 07:21 AM   #52
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Originally Posted by Lap Princess View Post
That's a red-tailed hawk. No question. Specifically a darker morph. Probably a female, as they are larger than males. The missing flight feathers are due to moulting. They generally re up to 2 1/2 feet tall with a 5 foot wingspan. They rarely weigh above 3 lbs. Yes, they look big but are very light.

Peanut will be fine in the covered run.
Ahh thanks, great info. I take it you have studied these birds or just watch a lot of Discovery channel?
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