A strong clue to the ID of these young hawks is that the tarsi are feathered or "rough." The old name for Ferruginous Hawk was "Ferruginous Rough-leg." (Ref: Peterson, 1941)
Great photos! Thanks.
Joe Roller,
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--I think these pictures are all of immature ferruginous hawks that i have seen recently around Colorado Springs and Falcon but I am not really sure.Please send me any commentsThanksBillColorado Springs
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