Need Hawk ID
Jun 6, 2020 10:55:21 #
I thought this bird might be a Red-Tailed hawk, but I don't see a red tail?
Sorry for bad lighting; lots of rain here in Venice, FL.
Sorry for bad lighting; lots of rain here in Venice, FL.
Jun 6, 2020 11:00:29 #
Jun 6, 2020 11:13:19 #
Someone told me that if you can get closer than 20 ft it's a Sharp Shinned Hawk otherwise it's a Coopers Hawk
Jun 6, 2020 11:19:06 #
Merlin thinks this is an adult red-shouldered hawk.
nikonlad wrote:
I thought this bird might be a Red-Tailed hawk, but I don't see a red tail?
Sorry for bad lighting; lots of rain here in Venice, FL.
Sorry for bad lighting; lots of rain here in Venice, FL.
Jun 6, 2020 11:24:48 #
In New England this bird is common the "Coopers Hawk". this time of year we see them feasting on small birds
they catch in the air or on the ground. A spread of feathers and remains is also a sign one was visiting our yard.
David C
they catch in the air or on the ground. A spread of feathers and remains is also a sign one was visiting our yard.
David C
Jun 6, 2020 11:42:57 #
It's not a Cooper's Hawk. Their wings are dark grey. It's either a Red Shouldered Hawk or a Sharp Shin
Jun 6, 2020 12:08:42 #
I'm pretty sure it's a Red Shoulder Hawk. Common in Florida and a small area in California.
Jun 6, 2020 12:44:06 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
tramsey wrote:
It's not a Cooper's Hawk. Their wings are dark grey. It's either a Red Shouldered Hawk or a Sharp Shin
The tells are the size (which can't tell here), the legs (skinnier and yellower on sharp shin), and I believe the tail feathers. One is straight and one tapered like this one. But I don't recall which is which and don't have bird book handy.
Jun 6, 2020 15:43:55 #
Jun 6, 2020 17:59:02 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Pic. Eye color wrong for sharp shin. I like red shoulder except no white tail stripes and the legs look feathered.
Jun 7, 2020 06:58:02 #
I'm guessing immature red shouldered hawk.... courtesy of Merlin photo ID (if you don't have the app, it's free, check it out).
Jun 7, 2020 10:28:25 #
It is most definitely an immature Red-shouldered Hawk. Red-shouldered Hawks are the most common hawk by far in that area. Nice pic !!!
BTW, not all Red-tailed Hawks have red tails. The juvenile and Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks don't.
BTW, not all Red-tailed Hawks have red tails. The juvenile and Harlan's Red-tailed Hawks don't.
Jun 7, 2020 11:12:06 #
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