Who’s fixed his fine eyes on you?
A Chilean buteo, thats who!
Buteo is a general term that includes all gliding raptors. This guy came to call and stayed with me for a spell, in Valparaiso Chile.
I think, but am not sure, that he is a Swainson Hawk.
He might also be a Rufous Tailed Hawk, which is a rarer, southern version, of the North American Red Tailed Hawk. The rufous is a threatened species.
If anyone can help with identification, I would be most grateful and will post the clarification.
All I know is that he is a gorgeous buteo from Chile who hung out with me much closer and longer than Holler hawks ever do!
Cheers to you from Chile’s friendly hawks~
Beautiful, Cindy. I love how he’s looking straight at the camera.
Isn’t he awesome. I was a curious sight to him!
GREAT PHOTOGRAPHS CINDY, THANKS FOR SHARING, CHINA
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Thank you & Cheers <3
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Thank you sweet friend <3
Stunning. Also amazing, that he stayed that long. So very beautiful. Your photographs always make me happy.
Your comment just made me happy <3
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Thank you Gigi & cheers to you <3
OM Gosh Cindy, these photos are just so beautiful! Sorry I can’t help you with the ID, but if he’s a Red Tail Hawk he looks a bit different than those in Michigan, my home state. In any case, a beautiful bird! 😎🙏🏻
The rufous is the South American counterpart of our North American red tail. It is a threatened species. I am leaning towards Swainson in the ID, but am still not at all sure. Thanks for your input and glad you live in the company of hawks.
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Lovely photos of a Chilean buteo (hawk) by Cindy Knoke.
Happy Weekend sweet lady <3
I’m not a hawk expert, Cindy, but my guess would be a Cooper’s hawk because of the dark brown top of the head and the narrow tip of white on the end of the tail feathers. The breast feathers don’t seem right for a Swainson’s. The closest other one would be the sharp-shinned, but the white tip of the tail precludes that. So, being only able to see the back and side of the bird, that would be my guess. Great shots of this bird. How nice of him to stand still for you.
These are excellent leads, thank you for taking the time to share them & cheers to you <3
Superb photographs!
Honored. Thank you Anne <3
Awesome post with lovely photographs.
Very thoughtful of you & most appreciated!
Une fois de plus, la qualité de vos clichés animaliers sont à souligner. Excellente photo, félicitations.
Vous êtes très gentil et très apprécié! Merci beaucoup et bravo à vous.
Was für ein grossartiger Falke!!! Danke fürs zeigen…
Vielen Dank! Ich bin froh, dass du ihn magst. Prost, mein Freund <3
Very beautiful! Not sure about the ID. I reblog your photos often when I can, but sometimes for technical reasons that I don’t understand I’m not able to. You take such very amazing photos!
Awww, so thoughtful of you Sharon. I appreciate all you do for our wild world and creatures <3
Fabulous photography as always, Cindy. It’s amazing the disguises those sparrows get up to!
Laughing…..I love your comments!
Beautiful bird! Kind of looks like a falcon, though I suppose it’s a species of hawk.
There is a strong similarity.
What a magnificent bird!
Hawks are gorgeous creatures. So pleased you like him Emma.
wunderschön wieder, alles gut bei dir?
Ich wünsche dir das Beste, Klaus
Vielen dank und Frohe Wochenende mein Lieber Freund Klaus <3
Wow.. So pretty indeed.. Thanks for sharing 💐🌷
Thank you for appreciating him <3
Gorgeous! I hope someone can id him for you.
I hope so too. I am very curious.
Whatever he is,he is quite elegant. Lovely photos, as always.
Thank you kindly & cheers to you <3
I can’t help, I’m afraid
It is tricky, but thanks for trying <3
He is gorgeous. I am putting some birds of prey in my current WIP that takes place in Malta. Do you think they would live in Malta as well?
Google ‘types of hawks in Malta’ and you can see your local hawks, and compare and contrast to find your identification. Let me know what you discover.
There seems to be a Eurasian buzzard, Buteo buteo, which is similar. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_buzzard Interesting. Thanks!
Thank you more for caring about the buteo <3
Thanks, I´ll do that. I´ll let you know. xo
Wow! Thank you for the gorgeous photo.
You are most welcome & cheers Jennie <3
😍
That is awesome pictures and the opportunity to get some pictures of the bird. I would love to come across one.
Next time you come to California, you must stop by The Holler and I will introduce you!
Thank you 🙂
<3
Sensational photos, dear Cindy. Have a nice weekend. 🙂
Best regards from Alexander
Honored. Thank you Alexander & Happy Weekend.
Oh, he is a magnificent fellow!
So glad you see him as I do <3
What a handsome bird – love his pantaloons decorated with little birds in flight! 😉
Good eye Eliza. If I had seen more of his front, the identification would be easier, but I dared not move. The Swainson Hawk has those markings.
What an amazing encounter! The body and face shape of this buteo reminds me very much of a red-tailed hawk; in fact, I’d say that this bird most strikes me as a darker version of a red-tailed hawk. So, I’m leaning towards rufous-tailed hawk, although I’m not an expert on this matter at all.
That would definitely make him a Rufous Tailed Hawk as they are the Chilean rarer and threatened version of our North American Red Tail.
Yes, but don’t take my word for it! There are definitely better raptor experts than me out there.
<3 <3
Beautiful hawk. And great photos of him.
Thank you Trent. Much appreciated!
A quite proud fellow! 🙂
Hawks are haughty!
Thank you for posting the pictures of the Chilean Buteo, they resemble the hawks I came into contact at a very early age, we were scared of them, the way they dove down and took our cute chicken still makes me afraid. 🙂
I can understand. They are formidable creatures.
He is a gorgeous raptor, whatever the name. How wonderful that he let you visit up close. As you mentioned, hawks rarely let us do that.
Plus he made direct eye contact and held it. Wonderful!
An alpha male no doubt! 🙂
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Hi. I’m not a birder. But I understand why so many people are. The variety of birds is incredible.
Identification can be a fun challenge. Hawks are particularly difficult because the differences between them can be quite small.
Amazing images- I so admire how you can capture these amazing creatures. Thank n you
Thank you more for your kind appreciation <3
We have hawks each year and I can’t get enough of them bathing in our birdbath. They’ve been coming around five or so years. We must have a large amount of bunnies to eat.
Wow, so cool that they bathe in your birdbaths! I would love to see that. <3
Perfect shots! 🙂
You are kind. Thank you.
Ohhh, what a beauteo! ❦
Perfecto! <3
nice seeing
your friend 🙂
Ahhh, he was a truly awesome friend, my friend <3
That’s one noble looking bird Cindy.
Leslie xoxo
Isn’t he a stunner!
Indeed!
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Oh what a meeting. He was so obliging to pose for you like that. Wonderful photos!
Alison xo
He was obviously part of the Chilean tourist welcoming committee!
So very cool!
He was a cool customer!
😎
Cindy, thank you so much for these magnificent photographs!
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You are an excellent friend to all us creatures Charles. Thank you very much.
Oh how GORGEOUS!
Yes! Exactly my feeling. So incredible to sit without moving while he chose to hang out with me. How lucky was that!
I would have loved every minute!
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Gorgeous shots, Cindy!
Thank you, he was just a gorgeous creature, he made it very easy.
He was posing! Great photos!
He transcended his haughty hawk self and actually demonstrated curiosity, about a human. I have seen this twice now. Amazes me.
Stunning photos. Son loved this post as well.
Awww, tell your son thank you and same to you <3
Amazing photos, Cindy!
Much appreciated Donna & cheers to you!
The way he is looking at camera!! 😂😂
I know there is such a sense of self in his eyes.
Yeah!! 😀😀
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What a beauty! I admire your ability to catch these critters at the right time, in all their displayed splendor. This one looks as if he wished he had a camera, too, and could snap photos of YOU, ha!
Laughing…..he did look just like that didn’t he! 😉 😉
I don’t know what type of hawk he is, but he is gorgeous. xxx
He is a beauty isn’t he!
So intense and gorgeous!
I have been watching a red-tailed hawk here in Colorado gliding around the valley being harrassed by ravens. I wonder about that scenario and why it happens, day after day…
It happens at The Holler too. The ravens get in juvenile gangs caller ‘murders’ and act accordingly!
wow, very bizarre.
Birds are bizarre.
Wow!! Amazing photos.
And about the green parrots and locating them. It’s so hard!! And they usually only stay out a few moments if that. But try 10th and Olive ( Coronado) early morning. They like the tree on the corner there 😉 I think people have better luck in Point Loma out towards the end. There’s supposed to be a huge flock. I really hope you find some because I know your photos will be amazing!!
Thank you so much! My husband used to live in Pt Loma and had parrots in his trees, so I know they are there, but I have only heard and never seen them. 10th and Olive it is. Maybe I will spend the night and go out to eat on the island and get there early. What fun! Thanks again! I so appreciate it.
That sounds like a great plan! I really hope you’ll get to see them. I’d say between 7 and 8 💕
Thank you very much Susanne <3
Hi Cindy,
I just wanted to let you know I was at Point Loma today over in the area by the NTC park ( behind HTH and that whole restaurant area) and saw the parrots fly around a lot. Around 6 pm
Oh wonderful! I so appreciate you keeping informed about your sightings. I am heading off to visit the orcas now, but plan to do parrot scouting when I return, so your information is very helpful. Thank you Susanne & cheers to you <3
Oh my!! I want to go 😄
Can’t wait to see your photos
Heading out on the boat tomorrow morning. Hope we see them. Orca populations are suffering now from lack of fish.
Hi Cindy, I believe that’s a Rufous-tailed hawk (Buteo ventralis) 🙂
Awesome!!! They are a threatened species and rare to find. Thank you so much. If you are certain with the ID, I will change it in the post and cite you.
Standing tall and proud!
Indeed!
That first photo is really beautiful! What a pleasure it must have been to able to observe the raptor quietly and for some time.
Yes. It was special. Thank you for knowing.
Wow! Beautiful bird, indeed, and your photos are exquisite!
You love the wild ones. We understand each other <3
Great pics. Sorry can’t identify.. Good to see but I don’t think I want one in my kitchen . Tee Hee
They just might eat your mice!
I just knew it…, he even looks like a southerner . Really wonderful pics, Cuz 😊
You are awesome cuz~
What an awesome experience and beautiful hawk!
I <3 my friends who <3 hawks!
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I can’t imagine any beautiful bird that wouldn’t want to hang out for a ton of time with you.
If only they could see the images of themselves!
Takes my breath away, Cindy.
You are why I love blogging. Be well my friend and thank you <3
Amazing captures of this beauty, breathtaking! The clarity is so remarkable, Cindy!
You are such a talent Amy. Thank you for the appreciation and be well <3
❤️
A beautiful visitor! I love hawks for some reason. Great photos, Cindy.
Yeah. Exactly the same for me. I love hawks, “for some reason,” too.
Just like you <3
Thank you for these great images of a wonderful guy. 😉 Very majestetic. Wow! Best greetings, Michael
Visa versa 2UX2 Michael, and thank you, too.
:-))
He is too adorable. I love these pictures of yours.
You love him, and that is most important to me. Thank you.
The first image is a winner!
I know. It was such an incredible honor. Be well my dear friend <3
The bird whisperer is back at it, capturing wonderful photos of very rare birds. He’s stunning in his looks and the way he looks at you. Incredible.
You are a person I truly admire and like. I hope you know this is true.
Thank you, Cindy. You warm my heart. I so appreciate the ability to armchair travel with you. 🙂
You are a lovely travel companion <3
Absolutely beautiful Cindy. Thanks for sharing.
Cheers to you Gary & thank you!
Talk about an intense gaze! A startling and beautiful bird, Cindy. I’m so glad you’re enjoying your travels and some new discoveries. 🙂 🙂
Thank you for such a thoughtful comment Patti & cheers to you!
Thank you for sharing these lovely images.
Thanks much more for appreciating them & cheers to you!
Bonjour toi, mon Amie belle CINDY
Il est
Libre de penser, de rire et d’aimer
De profiter de chaque secondes de bonheur
De savoir vivre
De paix, de joie et savoir décider
Sans aucune crainte et sans peur
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IL faut
Savoir dire non, oser ou choisir
De construire, d’entreprendre , de bâtir
Il suffit de si peu de chose
Un peu de courage si j’ose
La vie n’est pas toujours facile
Mais il suffit de redresser la tête
Alors profite bien des tiens et je te souhaite une agréable semaine
Bisous , Amitié Bernard
He really is truly gorgeous! I am truly enjoying my backyard birds.When I do take off on a drive I believe to be the Red-Tailed Hawk. One large one on the lines, then a couple more that have staked out their domain. 🙂 Jen
Hey, that is one neat visitor! Glad you capture the moment 🙂
He’s magnificent!
Yes he is! So are you <3
Que lindo buteo!
Isn’t he a beauty and quite friendly too! დ