Here are some pictures of the many forms of Red Backed/Variable Hawks we get in the Falkland Islands

Dark phased juvenile

Light phased juvenile

Dark phased female

Same bird as above

Light phased female

Light phased male

Head shot of above bird

Light phased juvenile

Same bird eating House mouse

Dark juvenile and light phased female

Dark phased female

Population estimates in the Falkland Islands are 500 - 100 pairs, pairs can be mixed light and dark phased.

Nest between September and October with 2-4 eggs