smittyone@cox.net Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 I know this is an adult Red-tailed Hawk. It was seen this afternoon in NW Missouri. In my stomping grounds of SE Nebraska, Western Iowa, and NW Missouri, both Eastern and Northern variants are the norm, as well as the occasional Krider's and Harlan's. Can anyone tell if this is a Northern or Eastern bird? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Friedman Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Not an expert, but I don't see any reason to doubt Eastern. Northern (abieticola) would have heavy facial marks "dripping" down onto the breast and a heavy, blobby belly band, wouldn't it? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted September 3, 2020 Share Posted September 3, 2020 Straightforward Eastern 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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