Scott Hubbard Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Just landed in crape myrtle tree while working on my computer today in Glen Allen, VA. picture taken through my dirty window. I know this is probably a beginner identification, but I have more trouble with hawks that smaller birds. What key things would you look at here to determine if this is a Red-Tailed Hawk or a Red-Shouldered Haw. Some Red-Shouldered Hawks on Google images have a reddish brown chest, but then I find younger ones have a chest like this. Thanks, Scott H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerri Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 What for more expert opinions but I think this may be an Immature Red-shouldered Hawk. I think I can see some black and white barring on the primaries on the right hand side of the photo. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aidan B Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 I'm struggling with this bird. Almost certainly a Red-tail given the fact the Red-shouldered is a really rare in Vancouver. (First record was this December). I'm pretty sure it's a Red-tailed either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 8 minutes ago, Aidan B said: I'm struggling with this bird. Almost certainly a Red-tail given the fact the Red-shouldered is a really rare in Vancouver. (First record was this December). I'm pretty sure it's a Red-tailed either way. Uh, that’s Virginia not Vancouver. My first thorough was red shouldered, but I’m not sure. @Scott Hubbardany other photos? Any showing the back? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chipperatl Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Red-shouldered Hawk, the secondaries are barely visible on the left. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott Hubbard Posted January 13 Author Share Posted January 13 This was my only photo, but you are making me feel better that it is not so easy to identify after all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Just now, Scott Hubbard said: This was my only photo, but you are making me feel better that it is not so easy to identify after all. It’s ok. I agree with red shouldered now. Sorry for the confusion! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birding Boy Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 Agreed with Red-shouldered Hawk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 1 hour ago, IKLland said: I agree with red shouldered now. Sorry for the confusion! Now that is confusing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted January 13 Share Posted January 13 2 hours ago, IKLland said: My first thorough was red shouldered, 1 hour ago, IKLland said: I agree with red shouldered now. Sorry for the confusion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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