Hawk ID?

[Amy Roberts]

I’m not very good at the hawks! I always assume red tail, but have no idea if that’s correct. This big guy (or gal?) is currently hanging out in the neighbor’s tree. Red tail, or something else?

Thanks for your help!
Amy Roberts
Ft. Collins

[Caleb A]

Hi Amy!

I believe this is a Red-tailed Hawk. The belly band is definitely there, and its legs do not have feathers on them.

The birds are happy, and so am I

~Caleb Alons, Larimer County

[Amy Roberts]

Awesome!! Thanks for your help, everybody! :-)

Amy Roberts
Ft. Collins
amyrob...@gmail.com




> On Feb 5, 2021, at 10:04 AM, Pam Piombino <piombi...@gmail.com> wrote:
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> Yes, Red Tail, although they are highly variable. The belly band is very distinctive. If the darkness was low on the belly it would be a Rough-legged Hawk, which would also have a paler head.
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> As one member of cobirds quipped years ago, "its a Red-tail til proven otherwise".
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> Be well, Pam

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