ferruginous hawk
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The ferruginous hawk (Buteo regalis) is a large hawk native to western North America. It is typically rust-colored above and white below, with long, tapered wings. This hawk is also known as the squirrel hawk due to its fondness for ground squirrels.12
Hawks, in general, are small to medium-sized birds of prey found on all continents except Antarctica. While often misunderstood, most hawks are beneficial, preying on mammals, reptiles, and insects rather than poultry or humans. They possess sharp talons for grasping prey and hooked beaks for tearing flesh. Their exceptional eyesight allows them to spot prey from a distance.345
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