belliott Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 This bird appears to have a slight patagial bar--but the breast, tail, and translucent wings don't look like a Red-tail to me. I think maybe it is an immature Red-shouldered Hawk? Yesterday in southwest Missouri. Thanks https://www.dropbox.com/sh/2x5ji3w0ttj9sj1/AAAuGsfsgYI7-9aO5EfKDhBka?dl=0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melierax Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 I believe so. The tail is too long for Red-tail with the wrong patterning, and the streaks are in the breast and belly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 To add to Melierax's reason, the translucent crescents are diagnostic for Red-shouldered. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Spencer Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 The red on the shoulders is visible in the first photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Definitely a Red-shouldered Hawk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted March 7, 2020 Share Posted March 7, 2020 Yes, juvenile Red-shouldered Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trevor L. Posted March 8, 2020 Share Posted March 8, 2020 Juvenile Red-shouldered. Used to have a breeding pair in the woods behind my house. They were always fun to watch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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