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The Swainson’s hawk, aka locust hawk or grasshopper hawk, can be found from Canada, to the United States, to Mexico, Central America, and down into South America. These birds of prey inhabit savannahs, grasslands, shrublands, and prairies. Pastures, alfalfa fields, and hay fields are also frequented, as these habitats provide […]

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