Swainson's hawk
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Swainson's hawk
1890–95, named after William Swainson (1789–1855), English naturalist
Example Sentences
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The threatened Swainson’s hawk will lose 10 acres of foraging habitat with the project, and the tricolored blackbird relies on nearby areas for food and its nesting materials.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 20, 2024
A River Partners analysis of the property found species including riparian woodrat, Swainson’s hawk, least Bell’s vireo, yellow warbler, sandhill crane and “an entire suite of neotropical migratory songbirds.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 23, 2024
As Rentner walked through the forest, a Swainson’s hawk circled overhead.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2024
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