wildcritters Nature Photography

CRITTER PHOTO #1725 

Birds, Hawk

Red-tailed (nictitate)

         
         
         

Red-tailed Hawk (f)

[Buteo jamaicensis]

1/24/2022

Westchester County NY

Takeoff with nictitating membranes drawn. Membranes function as transparent third eyelids that moisten and protect the eyes while permitting the bird to maintain vision.

Photo# 1725

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