Unknown Hawk flying with Turkey vultures - Red-Shouldered?
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Unknown Hawk flying with Turkey vultures - Red-Shouldered?

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on: November 08, 2010, 01:18:06 PM
I think this may be a Red-shouldered hawk or a Broad-winged hawk? The barring on the breast suggests it is red-shouldered. Any thoughts would be appreciated. It was flying on the thermals with turkey vultures, which surprised me, as I have never seen this before ( see 2nd photo).  Is that normal?



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Reply #1 on: November 08, 2010, 03:05:21 PM
Yes, that's an adult Red-shouldered Hawk. Broad-winged Hawks have already migrated south weeks ago. Thin white bands on the tail are the give away. Could be confused also with adult Cooper's Hawk, but it has a different body shape with a longer tail.
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Reply #2 on: November 09, 2010, 12:40:16 PM
Thanks for your help. I was even surprised the Turkey vultures are still here.
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Reply #3 on: November 09, 2010, 12:43:11 PM
Yep, it is getting late for them too.
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