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The Rough-legged Hawk (Buteo lagopus) ranges in length from 18-24 inches and has a wingspan from 47-60 inches. They belong to the genus Buteo which
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relatively short tails and soaring flight. Rough-legged refers to the fact that they have legs feathered all the way to their toes. This helps conserve heat. The Rough-legged Hawk, the Ferruginous Hawk and the Golden Eagle are the only North American raptors to have this characteristic.