ID Quiz - November 4, 2021

It's a Red-shouldered Hawk!

The general shape and plumage puts it in the Buteo family of hawks. It lacks the patagial bars and concentrated belly band of the Red-tailed Hawk. The other similar species in the east is Broad-winged Hawk, but the more squared off wings with 5 fingers (vs 4 on Broad-wings) and the November date favor Red-shouldered.

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