Young red-tailed hawk or eagle? (1 Viewer)

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sarahka1

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• Jul 5, 2009

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Young red-tailed hawk or eagle in Wisconsin?

I live in Wisconsin about 1 mile from the WI River. I've had this bird hanging around my yard for a little over a week and it's been getting closer each day. It was perched on my arbor on Friday. I think it's probably a red-tailed hawk based on the cry but I can't be 100% sure. The neighbor thinks it's too big for a hawk and that it's a young eagle. Any confirmations?

 

Last edited: Jul 5, 2009

apbarr

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• Jul 5, 2009

• #2

Red-tail, belly band is diagnostic

 

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sarahka1

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• Jul 5, 2009

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Thank you! I tell you, it's been exciting. He/she has flown over my head several times. Living in the country has its perks!

 

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ceasar

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• Jul 6, 2009

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Agree with Alex. Would say it is mature based on what we can see of the tail.
Bob