Red-shouldered hawk? Reno NV USA 8/23/19 (1 Viewer)

[Birds4Kathy]

Hi, I saw this hawk in a tree yesterday (8/23/19) near a marshy area in Reno Nevada, USA. Unfortunately all I got was his backside. Enclosed are two photos, one close up, the other includes this bird along with a Kestral (to help establish size). He has stripes on his tail and is significantly bigger than the kestral. Is red-shouldered hawk a reasonable guess? Thanks! Kathy

 

[Nutcracker]

Red-tailed, juvenile

 

[fugl]

The best place for Red-shouldered Hawks in Reno is along the Truckee at the Oxbow Nature Refuge where they nest and where i’ve seen adults and/or young in very month of the year.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/16102392984/in/album-72157627466473800/

https://www.flickr.com/photos/fugl/2077011902/in/album-72157627466473800/

 

[ceasar]

Agree with Red-shouldered Hawk. White checkering on primaries

Bob

 

[Birds4Kathy]

Thanks to all. I didn't realize that juvenile red-tailed hawks also have stripes on their tail. Too bad all I got was the back side..... Kathy