Raptor, Central Florida, USA (1 Viewer)

rjackb

Well-known member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #1

I know that it's probably impossible to tell from such a poor photo but does anyone have any idea what kind of raptor this is? I assume that it is an accipiter.

 

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fugl

Well-known member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #2

Immature Red-shouldered Hawk

 

AlexC

Aves en Los Ángeles

Opus Editor

• Nov 18, 2009

• #3

fugl said:

Immature Red-shouldered Hawk

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Agree.

 

Birdingcraft

Well-known member

• Nov 18, 2009

• #4

I agree- one of the more common raptors in Florida and actually a bit like an Accipiter in shape.

 

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Jim M.

Member since 2007

Supporter

• Nov 18, 2009

• #5

Agree on RSH. The long wings, almost reaching the tip of the tail, are a good clue it's not an accipiter.

Best,
Jim

 

rjackb

Well-known member

• Nov 19, 2009

• #6

Thanks, all. Raptors were never my forte.

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Nov 19, 2009

• #7

And the scaly back pattern makes it a red-shoulder.

 

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armadillo

Member

• Nov 24, 2009

• #8

Red-shouldered Hawk

rjackb said:

I know that it's probably impossible to tell from such a poor photo but does anyone have any idea what kind of raptor this is? I assume that it is an accipiter.

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Here's a recent picture of a Red-shouldered Hawk

Notice the horizontal lines on the tail, ending in a white fringe at the bottom of the tail? Your hawk also has it.

 

rjackb

Well-known member

• Nov 24, 2009

• #9

armadillo said:

Notice the horizontal lines on the tail, ending in a white fringe at the bottom of the tail? Your hawk also has it.

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Yeah, I should've got this one. It's not the first time I've posted an immature RSH either. What can I say other than that I was in a hurry when posting it and I suck when it comes to raptors. Thanks for the info.

 

Last edited: Nov 24, 2009