Re: Another newbie birder ID question


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Posted by Bill Pranty on 18:09:12 03/24/09

In Reply to: Another newbie birder ID question posted by majorjsh

Hi majorjsh,

Since no local answered your query, I'll jump in.

Your bird is a Red-shouldered Hawk, perhaps a juvenile attaining adult plumage.

The barring on the breast rules out any plumage of Red-tailed Hawk, and the black-and-white-checkered primaries and secondaries -- along with the few rusty shoulder feathers visible -- rule out Broad-winged.


Best regards,

Bill Pranty
Bayonet Point, Florida



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