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Ruby Meadowhawk (Female)

Posted by Clare Jenkins,
North Country explorer from Colton, New York
August 5, 2013 —

Male ruby meadhawks have a bright red body, while females have a brown to orange color. Meadowhawks are found throughout the Northern US, but are very hard to identify.