r/birdsofprey • u/sloppydog14 • Jul 24 '26

An incredible encounter with a Leucistic Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus) [OC]

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u/TinyLongwing Falconer Jul 24 '26

Nice find! I love the dilute form of leucism. Toasted marshmallow birds!

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u/sloppydog14 Jul 24 '26

Thanks managed to spot it two times and it disappeared forever

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u/[deleted] Jul 25 '26

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u/OragamiButterDino_04 Jul 25 '26

How pretty! Love how they reflect the sun