rough-legged hawk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of rough-legged hawk
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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It killed two red-tailed hawks, a rough-legged hawk and two bald eagles.
From Washington Post ● Jun. 20, 2018
But they also saw swans, a bald eagle and a rough-legged hawk, which Patla was glad to see.
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 26, 2017
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