Raptor in South Louisiana USA (1 Viewer)

[Jon K.]

I need some help with this guy.

What say the sages?

Photo taken mid May 11, 2024. Baton Rouge Louisiana.

 

[Brad Hacker]

Broad-winged Hawk...don't see them often, but looks like our local "equivalent" Red-shouldered Hawk

 

[Butty]

Given the tail-pattern, the only options seem to be broad-winged hawk and red-shouldered hawk. From the large amount of white on tail, underwing and underbody, I'd take it to be a (1-year-old?) broad-winged hawk - subject to the date making this ID possible. Of course date should be provided with all ID requests, and this is certainly a case where it would help.

 

[Harrybongo]

Hi. Agree. Looks like a Broad-winged hawk. The second to last thick, white bar on the tail looks ok, moustachial stripe/cheek markings etc.

 

[Jon K.]

Thank you Butty. Date is current as of posting. Mid May 2024.
Original post has been edited.

 

[THE_FERN]

Yes broad-winged