Birds of Prey

Captive Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis, from the "Last Chance Forever - The Bird of Prey Conservancy" organization in Central Texas. Most rescued and rehabilitated birds are returned to the wild, but this hawk's injuries prevent it being released. The hawk is used in educational programs conducted to promote better understanding of raptors and their place in ecological balance.

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Captive Red-tailed Hawk, Buteo jamaicensis, from the "Last Chance Forever - The Bird of Prey Conservancy" organization in Central Texas. Most rescued and rehabilitated birds are returned to the wild, but this hawk's injuries prevent it being released. The hawk is used in educational programs conducted to promote better understanding of raptors and their place in ecological balance.

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