Hawk and sparrow in Sacramento, CA (1 Viewer)

[sirijay]

Took these photos at the Sacramento NWR last week. I am wondering whether the hawk is a juvenile Red-tail and the sparrow a juvenile golden-crowned.
Thank you for your help.

 

[Sangahyando]

I think the hawk is a Red-shouldered Hawk - at least judging by the tail pattern.

 

[birdmeister]

Indeed, a Red-shouldered Hawk and an immature White-crowned Sparrow (paler face with more crisp rufous and white head stripes).

 

[sirijay]

Thanks much.

 

[KC Foggin]

I agree with Birdmeister

 

[Microtus]

I also agree with Birdmeister.

 

[mtn]

Agree. Also, very nice photos.

 

[connorco]

The White-crowned Sparrow is the subspecies gambelii, the expected subspecies for the Central Valley.