A Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) perched at the tip of a dead branch with a green desert background.
Description

A photograph of a beautiful Ferruginous Hawk (Buteo regalis) perched at the tip of a dead branch with a blurred green desert background. The hawk is lit from above and behind and has its wings half-open to let the breeze cool it down. The bird has brown, gray, and white plumage with hints of blue highlights.

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Canvas & Prints: Pixels Images
Licensing Info: Pixels Licensing
Merchandise: Zazzle

EXIF

Camera: NIKON D100
Lens: 70-210 mm f/4-5.6
Focal Length: 170mm
Aperture: f5.6
Shutter Speed: 1/500s
ISO: 200
Date: 2004-02-29
Time: 10:49:56

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