Hawk Id Central Texas (1 Viewer)

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camallard

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• Nov 23, 2008

• #1

Looking back at older photos, I found these of a hawk I could never ID. They were taken in 4/08 in San Antonio. Not the best pics on a cloudy day. Thanks for any help.

 

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MLoyko

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• Nov 23, 2008

• #2

Hi camallard,

I'm sure I'll get corrected on this but, it seems to be a broad-winged hawk.

The brown head with the large brown spot on the chest, dissipating while they move away from the head. Pale underwings with the black border, and the thick black and white stripes on the tail all point to that species.

-Matt

 

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camallard

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• Nov 23, 2008

• #3

Thanks, Matt. I just did more research and I think you're right.

 

Daddylion

The Daddy Lion

• Nov 23, 2008

• #4

Certainly a Broad-winged Hawk . Nice flight picture.

 

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JANJ

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• Nov 23, 2008

• #5

Note also the pointed wing tip of Broad-winged - with 4 'fingers'

JanJ