okaugust Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 July 2nd, 2023 taken in the sage brush area along highway 205 from Burns, OR to Malheur NWR. The facial markings got me at first, thinking it was a Prairie Falcon, but the lack of leggings and shape are more buteo. There is almost a belly band, almost a bib, so Red-tailed or Swainson's...not Ferruginous, though I've seen all four birds within about a 5 mile vicinity of this fellow. I'm leaning toward Swainson's as there isn't really a v back pattern and bib markings. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Friedman Posted July 4 Share Posted July 4 I agree with Swainson's because of the points you mention, the darkish chest, and the wingtips that reach the tailtip. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okaugust Posted July 4 Author Share Posted July 4 Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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