Identify this?

[Teegate]

Can anyone help me identify this?

Guy

 

[bobpbx]

Boy, that is a tough one with no tail. I'm going to throw this out there, and maybe the more experienced can confirm or dispute:

a.) Junvenile Cooper's hawk.

b.) Juvenile Red-shouldered hawk.

 

[46er]

That's one cold buzzard. I'd guess Coopers or Swainsons.

 

[Teegate]

Thanks!

Guy

 

[cranbrake]

I was gonna guess red tail,because it reminded me somewhat of this one I photo'd about a week ago.........but so far sounds like perhaps immature cooper's has the most votes for your bird....

 

[Bachman's Ivory]

Cooper's indeed. Always a fun bird to experience.

 

[AndyParker856nj]

bird

I hope to see that bird someday.

 

[NJSnakeMan]

i don't think Swainson's normally occurs out here... any hawk that looks like that is likely a cooper's or sharp-shinned. I've seen plenty of both on the outskirts of the pines