Tussey Mountain Spring Hawkwatch 2009 Quiz 1

To see each answer, move the cursor over the word "Answer" (don't click) below each picture.

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Answer #1

Turkey Vulture. Note the small head. This bird has ragged-looking flight feathers.

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Answer #2

American Crow. Compare the smaller heads on these birds to those of the ravens in #3.

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Answer #3

Common Raven. Note the wedge-shaped tail on the right bird and the larger heads.

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Answer #4

Canada Geese. Dark-colored and long-necked waterfowl.

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Answer #5

Ring-billed Gulls. Traveling in groups with long, flopping-looking wings.

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Answer #6

Black Vultures. Note the stubby appearance, particularly their tails.

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Answer #7

Red-tailed Hawk (gliding). Note the broad wings and light-colored belly.

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Answer #8

Red-tailed Hawk (flying away). You can probably tell that it is a buteo.

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Answer #9

Golden Eagle (gliding). Note the big wings and long tail.

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Answer #10

Golden Eagle (soaring). The golden head feathers look light. In this view, it could be mistaken for a Bald Eagle. The slight dihedral suggests Golden Eagle.



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