Itโs without doubt a Red-tailed Hawk , nartreb.The shape is clearly that of a Buteo
Zooming in you can see that the bird has a dark "cummerbund" between pale under-chin and pale lower belly - that's a classic ID feature for red-tailed
As I have already said KC. I am trying to ascertain whether it is a Northern. Do you know?I'd go with Red-tailed Hawk. I can just barely see the belt across it's belly behind the twigs.
As I have already said KC. I am trying to ascertain whether it is a Northern. Do you know?
Indeed - the important thing is you have your ID.I think that this picture is probably is best left at RTHA.
Thank you SO MUCH!This bird is always perched in this big tree all day long over the road. This is Iona, Richmond,bc, canada
I think it was a worthwhile effort, even though no resolution was reached!You are welcome Heather - apologies for the over-complication with the sub-species discussion ๐