Red-tailed Hawks & Great Blue Herons turning white

28 January 2007 photo by Young Cage

Our red-tailed hawks' plumage turns white in the winter.  You can especially tell the season when you see them flying with wings outstretched.


Copyright, John White, California Academy of Sciences


Our Great Blue Heron turns whiter in winter.

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