bu·te·o
/ˈbyo͞odēō/
a bird of prey of a group of hawks distinguished by broad rounded wings, relatively short tails, and soaring flight

Following up on Saturday's visit on the Library Lawn with HawkQuest's birds of prey, HawkQuest founder, master falconer and long time environmental educator Kin Quitugua presents "Buteos of Colorado," a community talk designed to educate about the importance of different raptor species, their specially-adapted tools, and their role in our ecosystems. Observe the unique tools of Red-tailed, Swainson’s, Ferruginous and Rough-legged hawks that are found in the Mile High State, plus a precision flying demonstration by the Harris Hawk as it free-flies.

About Hawk Quest

Kin Quitugua, a master falconer and long time environmental educator, founded HawkQuest in 1986. He has trained, handled and flown birds of prey as diverse as the Bald and Golden eagles and the Saw-whet owl. For more than 25 years, Quituguahas dedicated himself to educating the public about the place of raptors in our ecology. Quitugua created HawkQuest believing environmental awareness is a key to the survival of the world as we know it, and education — of our nation's youth in particular — is paramount to this process. He has received national recognition for his work combining educational and ecological concerns, having appeared on both local and national television programs. Quitugua also serves as a consultant to organizations which promote the welfare of birds of prey.