white, the feathers of throat and breast with black- 

 ish streaks; inner tail-feathers like back, outer ones 

 blackish, tip whitish. 



The flight of this hawk is straight, not soaring; 

 and its manner is bold, especially when in pursuit 

 of its prey, which consists largely of game and 

 domestic fowls. 



Red-shouldered Hawk 



Red-tailed Hawk 



337. Red-tailed Hawk — Buteo borealis borealis. 

 A large hawk. Length, male 20 inches; female 

 23 inches. 



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