Adult © Jay McGowan
Juvenile © Hank Davis
Juvenile © Peter Kaestner
Juvenile © Shannon Fair
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Adult © Cullen Hanks
Immature © Knut Hansen
Adult © Jason Leifester

Savanski mišar Buteogallus meridionalis

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Identification

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Beautiful orangish raptor with a widespread distribution across Central and South America. Overall cinnamon-colored with dark barring on the underparts. Upperparts are darker brown except for contrasting cinnamon shoulders. In flight, note white tail band and mostly cinnamon flight feathers. Immatures can be mostly whitish on the head and belly, often with heavy dark markings. Note shape (short-tailed and long-legged) and habitat. Singles or pairs are found in open habitats, often perched conspicuously on a fence post or treetop.

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