TheBirdSpot Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 My friend saw this hawk in California today... any ideas what it is? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 Red-shouldered Hawk, note the black and white checkered wing pattern, and the red shoulder. The short tail separates it from accipiters such as Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted April 30, 2021 Share Posted April 30, 2021 10 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Red-shouldered Hawk, note the black and white checkered wing pattern, and the red shoulder. The short tail separates it from accipiters such as Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Agreed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBirdSpot Posted April 30, 2021 Author Share Posted April 30, 2021 35 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Red-shouldered Hawk, note the black and white checkered wing pattern, and the red shoulder. The short tail separates it from accipiters such as Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks. Awesome! Thanks for the ID and the explanation. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackburn Posted May 1, 2021 Share Posted May 1, 2021 They have a really interesting call too which can make them easier to identify (or even spot) when they're way overhead. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seanbirds Posted May 2, 2021 Share Posted May 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Blackburn said: They have a really interesting call too which can make them easier to identify (or even spot) when they're way overhead. Good stuff. ? @Blackburn welcome to Whatbird! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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