Rough Legs

Rough-legged Hawk showing its rough legs

Have you ever wondered how the Rough-legged Hawk got its name? Well, just take a look at the above photo. A Rough-legged Hawk's legs are covered in feathers, and thus have a rough-looking appearance. The only other North American hawk with feathered legs is the Ferruginous Hawk. All the other hawks have bare legs. You learn something every day, huh?



Rough-legged Hawk