cccougar Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 I photographed this hawk yesterday in South Carolina’s ACE Basin south of Charleston. Not sure the type of hawk. What are the distinguishing features? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 The belly band and reddish pigments coming into the tail make this a Red-tailed Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 Thank you Kevin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 1 minute ago, cccougar said: Thank you Kevin! You are welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 And don't forget the obvious patagial bars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted August 12, 2020 Author Share Posted August 12, 2020 What are patagial bars Tony? Thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamRHead Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 3 hours ago, cccougar said: What are patagial bars Tony? Thank you. Patagials or patagals--Take a look at this link: https://www.birdsoutsidemywindow.org/2009/12/18/anatomy-patagium-patagial 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cccougar Posted August 13, 2020 Author Share Posted August 13, 2020 I learned a new thing to look for thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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