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Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis) Carretera a Bagua, Amazonas, Peru. Jan 24, 2021 Buteogallus meridionalis,Geotagged,Peru,Savanna Hawk,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Savanna Hawk (Buteogallus meridionalis)

Carretera a Bagua, Amazonas, Peru. Jan 24, 2021

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  1. Great shot! I am not sure why, but hawk legs always make me giggle. Posted 4 years ago
    1. Aha yes I know what you mean! Posted 4 years ago
  2. Magnificent! Posted 4 years ago, modified 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Wesley! Posted 4 years ago

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The Savanna Hawk is a large raptor found in open savanna and swamp edges. It was formerly placed in the genus "Heterospizias". It breeds from Panama and Trinidad south to Bolivia, Uruguay and central Argentina.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Apr 5, 2021. Captured Jan 24, 2021 13:11 in Carr. Fernando Belaúnde Terry, 01620, Peru.
  • Canon EOS 7D Mark II
  • f/13.0
  • 1/1000s
  • ISO2000
  • 560mm