White-tailed Kite

July 14, 2010July 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Deciduous Forest, gray, medium, Prairie grassland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Elanus leucurus L 16″(41 cm) W 42″(107 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Swallow-tailed Kite

July 12, 2010July 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Elanoides forficatus L 23″(58 cm) W 48″(122 cm). Song or calls: Loud whistled “klee-klee-klee” alarm call.

Accipitridae

Swainson’s Hawk

July 12, 2010July 23, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo swainsoni L 21″(53 cm) W 52″(132 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Sharp-shinned Hawk

July 10, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu Central Mixed Grass, Coniferous Forest, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, medium, red to orange, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Accipiter striatus L 10-14″ (25-36 cm) W 20-28″(51-71 cm). Song or calls: A high “ke-ke-ke-ke.” Often

Accipitridae

Rough-legged Hawk

July 9, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo lagopus L 22″(56 cm) W 56″(142 cm). Song or calls: Generally silent. Will give soft

Accipitridae

Red-tailed Hawk

July 8, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, red to orange, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo jamaicensis L 22″(56 cm) W 50″(127 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Red-shouldered Hawk

July 7, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo lineatus L 19″(48 cm) W 40″(102 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Falconidae

Prairie Falcon

July 6, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Falco mexicanus L 15 1/2-19 1/2″(39-50 cm) W 35-43″(89-109 cm). Song or calls: Loud “kree-kree-kree,” usually

Falconidae

Peregrine Falcon

July 6, 2010July 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Falco peregrinus L 16-20″(41-51 cm) W 36-44″(91-112 cm). Song or calls: Generally quiet, shrill “kek-kek-kek” given

Accipitridae

Osprey

July 5, 2010July 27, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Pandion haliaetus L 22-25″(56-64 cm) W 58-72″(147-183 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Northern Harrier

July 3, 2010July 27, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, Wetland, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Circus cyaneus L 17-23″(43-58 cm) W 38-48″(97-122 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Northern Goshawk

July 3, 2010July 27, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Coniferous Forest, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, large, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Accipiter gentilis L 21-26″(53-66 cm) W 40-46″(102-117 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser does not support the

Accipitridae

Mississippi Kite

July 2, 2010July 27, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, medium, Rivers or Lakes, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie

photo by Phil Swanson Ictinia mississippiensis L 14 1/2″(37 cm) W 35″(89 cm). Song or calls: Most common call is

Falconidae

Merlin

July 2, 2010July 27, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, medium, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission Falco columbarius L 12″(31 cm) W 25″(64 cm). Song or calls: Usually

Accipitridae

Harris’s Hawk

June 28, 2010July 28, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu black, brown to tan, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, red to orange, Shrubland

photo by Phil Swanson Parabuteo unicinctus L 21″(53 cm) W 46″(117 cm). Song or calls: Harsh squeal. Description: Brown body

Falconidae

Gyrfalcon

June 28, 2010July 28, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, gray, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

Falco rusticolus L 20-25″(51-64 cm) W 50-64″(127-163 cm). Song or calls: Low harsh “kak kak kak.” Description: Sexes similar. Variable

Accipitridae

Golden Eagle

June 26, 2010July 28, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Aquila chrysaetos L 30-40″(76-102 cm) W 80-88″(203-224 cm). Song or calls: Rarely heard. Soft mews and

Accipitridae

Ferruginous Hawk

June 25, 2010August 24, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, gray, large, Prairie grassland, Sandhills region, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by NEBRASKAland Magazine/Nebraska Game and Parks Commission. Buteo regalis L 23″ (58 cm) W 53″ (135 cm) Song or calls:

Accipitridae

Cooper’s Hawk

June 25, 2010July 28, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, gray, medium, red to orange, Sandhills region, Urban or Cropland, Western Shortgrass Prairie, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Accipiter cooperii L 14-20″(36-51 cm) W 29-37″(74-94 cm). Song or calls: Listen (NGPC audio) Your browser

Accipitridae

Broad-winged Hawk

June 9, 2010July 30, 2015 lwilliams@netad.unl.edu brown to tan, Central Mixed Grass, Deciduous Forest, Eastern Tallgrass Prairie, medium, white to buff

photo by Phil Swanson Buteo platypterus L 16″(41 cm) W 34″ (86 cm). Song or calls: High-pitched “peeeurr, kee-eee,” or

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Nebraska Bird Library

Buteos and Falcons – FALCONIFORMES

White-tailed Kite

Swallow-tailed Kite

Swainson’s Hawk

Sharp-shinned Hawk

Rough-legged Hawk

Red-tailed Hawk

Red-shouldered Hawk

Prairie Falcon

Peregrine Falcon

Osprey

Northern Harrier

Northern Goshawk

Mississippi Kite

Merlin

Harris’s Hawk

Gyrfalcon

Golden Eagle

Ferruginous Hawk

Cooper’s Hawk

Broad-winged Hawk