Harris's Hawk?

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Posted by Trey Mitchell on 16:43:12 04/15/05

This morning at A D Barnes I saw a hawk that I have a question about ID. This is the second time that I have seen this Hawk in the last week.

It has a large single Black band on the tail with a single white band on the tail just above. There was a very distinct rusty color on the back and shoulders of the bird.

I have narrowed it down to:

Broadwinged Hawk or Harris's Hawk

I have looked in Sibley Guide and Photos online and certainly believe it is a Harris's Hawk, but according to the guides I have Harris's are not found here.

Help...

I only saw the bird in flight, but at close range in the pine area in the north west corner of the park.

Thanks

BTW This morining was slow for migrants

3 ovenbirds (My First)
2 BW Warblers
3 Praires
2 Palm Warblers

Follow Ups:

Re: Harris's Hawk? - Alex Harper 14:33:50 04/17/05 (2)
- Re: Harris's Hawk? - Trey 19:48:19 04/17/05 (1)
  - Re: Harris's Hawk? - Michael 10:59:55 04/18/05 (0)

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Comments:	: This morning at A D Barnes I saw a hawk that I have a question about ID. This is the second time that I have seen this Hawk in the last week. : : It has a large single Black band on the tail with a single white band on the tail just above. There was a very distinct rusty color on the back and shoulders of the bird. : : I have narrowed it down to: : : Broadwinged Hawk or Harris's Hawk : : I have looked in Sibley Guide and Photos online and certainly believe it is a Harris's Hawk, but according to the guides I have Harris's are not found here. : : Help... : : I only saw the bird in flight, but at close range in the pine area in the north west corner of the park. : : Thanks : : BTW This morining was slow for migrants : : 3 ovenbirds (My First) : 2 BW Warblers : 3 Praires : 2 Palm Warblers
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