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Goshawk, Northern (Accipiter gentilis)

Imagine my elation upon discovering that I had mis-ID'd this Northern Goshawk as a juvenile Red-tailed Hawk, until I looked closer. It does not have a dark patagium (leading edge of wing) and the tail banding is too broad. (I sent the photos to 'a higher authority' for verification). Thomas Canyon Campground, Lamoille Cyn, Nevada. Sept 18, 2013

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Uploaded on April 9, 2014
Taken on September 19, 2013