Please Help Identify Raptor

Moderated by: guardian

Visit the FM Store · Image Upload · Buy & Sell
FM Forum Rules
Rules: One new topic per day

FM Forums | Nature & Wildlife | Join Image Upload
end

kordell
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.1 #1 · Please Help Identify Raptor

I am hoping one of the knowledgeable birders here will be able to identify this raptor. The pointed wings suggest falcon, but everything else makes me think it's a juvenile red tailed hawk. Perhaps he just has the tips of the wing closed at the moment, just to make me think he's a falcon?!?

This image is copyrighted by the owner

?v=0

The photo was taken just west of Toronto in Southern Ontario. Any identification help will be appreciated.

Mar 30, 2008 at 07:22 PM

fishbio
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.1 #2 · Please Help Identify Raptor

Your instinct is correct - Red-tailed Hawk with wings pointed!

Cheers,

Larry

Mar 30, 2008 at 07:26 PM

kordell
Offline
Image Upload: Off

p.1 #3 · Please Help Identify Raptor

Thanks very much Larry! That was a quick answer, much appreciated.

Mar 30, 2008 at 07:38 PM


FM Forums \| Nature & Wildlife \| Join Image Upload end