ferruginous hawk

noun

: a large hawk (Buteo regalis) of western North America that is typically rust-colored above and white below with long tapered wings

Examples of ferruginous hawk in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In February 2024, the Seattle Times published a story on the Horse Heaven Hills wind farm, which included a map of ferruginous hawk nests — a map that was credited to Scout Clean Energy, the developer. — B. “toastie” Oaster, ProPublica, 26 June 2024

For seven hours, participants become acquainted with two Harris’ hawks; a ferruginous hawk; royal, snowy, and barn owls; and other birds. — Avedis Hadjian, The Christian Science Monitor, 3 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1875, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ferruginous hawk

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk
• bedrock