Krider's hawk

noun

Kri·​der's hawk

ˈkrīdə(r)z-

: a hawk of the central U.S. that is a variety (Buteo jamaicensis kriderii) of the red-tailed hawk and has the underparts almost pure white

Word History

Etymology

from the name Krider

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