Unknown hawk, Michigan (1 Viewer)

[Hainan on the fly]

Identification help please. I was hoping someone would be able to narrow this on structure. I'd be really curious to hear your thought process if you happen to have the time. I've also posted a YouTube link with audio of it's call.

Thanks,

Brian

 

[Hainan on the fly]

Call sounds like red-shouldered to my novice ear.

 

[Butty]

Tail-pattern seems to knock out everything except red-shouldered hawk. There are hints of the appropriate pale patches across the primaries.

 

[KC Foggin]

Red-shouldered Hawk for me. I hear them and see them fly over on a regular basis.

 

[Hainan on the fly]

Red-shouldered Hawk for me. I hear them and see them fly over on a regular basis.

Thanks!

 

[Hainan on the fly]

Tail-pattern seems to knock out everything except red-shouldered hawk. There are hints of the appropriate pale patches across the primaries.

Thanks! I was looking at the tail pattern in Cooper's and sharped-shined that all looked similar to my novice eye's. I'll have to take a closer look to differentiate. Appreciate you taking the time to share your observation, really helps me focus in on pertaining details.

 

[Butty]

Wing/tail proportions look wrong for any North American Accipiter, and the narrow pale tail-bands are also wrong.

 

[Hainan on the fly]

Wing/tail proportions look wrong for any North American Accipiter, and the narrow pale tail-bands are also wrong.

Thanks so much! Really appreciate your insights!