IWRC Raptor ID Series
 
Red-Tailed Hawk Characteristics
Adult
       
 
 
belly band
(missing on some races)
patagial marks
rufous tail
       
Fledgling/Juvenile
       
 

 
belly band with cinnamon on chest
(missing on some races)
pale greenish or bluish-green cere
(turning yellow later in year)
 numerous narrow bands that are all same width and narrower than lighter bands
 
   
 
patagial marks
   
       
Note: the photos shown on this page are of eastern Red-tailed hawks.
       
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