"- Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus)Rough-legged Hawks prefer arctic and subarctic habitats, but winter in open areas and fields in the United States. Rough-legged Hawks weigh about 25.2-49.4 oz. with wingspan of 52-54.3 in. Startled adults may make a ""mew"" similar to a cat while nesting. Rough-legged Hawks mostly eat small mammals, but sometimes eat other birds. They are protected on the US Migratory Bird lists.Photo Credits: Jon Nelson"
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