While staying south of Tucson, Arizona we had an opportunity to watch two Red-tailed Hawks cruise around the countryside. Note how much darker the leading and trailing edges of the wings are than the Eastern subspecies are.
Red-tailed Hawk
Country United States
State Arizona
Location Sonoita
Gender Unknown
Age Adult
Activity BIF (Bird in Flight)
- Created Timestamp04/20/2022 17:08:01
- CameraCanon EOS 7D Mark II
- Aperture5.6
- Focal Length300
- Iso250
- Shutter Speed1/2000
Love this flying shot! I would think that the lighter color would be better for the bird as not to absorb heat in the warmer climates. But I’m sure mother nature has her reasons.