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.
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.
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.