Red-Shouldered Hawk? Reston, VA, USA (1 Viewer)

[gsimonel]

I'm new to the Reston area. When I took these photos, I thought it was a Cooper's hawk, but after reviewing them at home, I'm doubtful. The first three photos are of the same bird. The last two were taken about 90 minutes later at a spot about a mile away from the first three, so it's probably a different bird. I've heard that red-shouldered hawks are pretty common around here. Could either/both of these birds be red-shouldered hawks?

 

[qwerty5]

Yes, all are Red-shouldered Hawk. Among other things, Cooper's Hawk has a different body shape, more long and thin, where Red-shouldered is compact and chunky.

 

[Butty]

...and, less subjectively... Short tail with pale bars much narrower than dark ones + boldly-barred secondaries.