Juvenile Eastern Red Tail Hawk? (1 Viewer)

[montynj1]

Took the following photo at extreme range at Edwin Forsythe NWR in Smithsville, NJ last weekend. I think it's a juvenile Red Tail Hawk that's starting to mature. Thoughts?

 

[Butty]

Yes, red-tailed hawk (dark leading edge to inner part of underwing). Immature (presumably juvenile) (narrowly-barred tail). Looks as though there's flight-feather moult.

 

[montynj1]

Thanks! I'm use to seeing the mature hawks with its colorful feathers. This might be the first time I've seen a juvenile one flying. I didn't realize how whitish their feathers are.

 

[KC Foggin]

A great aerial image of this immature R-T Hawk!