Raptor challenge, Costa Rica (1 Viewer)

Paalo

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #1

Is it possible to say which species this is, from Boca Tapada in March? My best guess is Roadside Hawk. Sorry for the poor image quality.

 

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Last edited: Apr 8, 2020

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THE_FERN

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #2

Looks like roadside hawk: barred tail, orange patches in the wing, barred chest, dark primary tips

 

Paalo

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #3

Thank you! I try one more poor raptor image from the trip. This one from Tarcoles on the Pacific Coast. Is this a Swainson's hawk?

 

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njlarsen

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #4

That would be my guess as well

Niels

 

Paalo

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #5

Thank you for the verification!

 

Birdbrain22

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• Apr 8, 2020

• #6

Agree with Roadside Hawk and Swainson's Hawk here.