Swainson’s Hawk | Red-tailed Hawk | ||
Adult | |||
wings nearly reach tip of tail | wings shorter than tip of tail | ||
darker bib (intermediate morph) | belly band (missing in some races, see regional differences page) | ||
lacks patagial markings | patagial mark on underside of wings | ||
3 outer primaries emarginated (notched) | 4 outer primaries emarginated (notched) | ||
Juvenile | |||
wings almost reach tip of tail | wings shorter than tip of tail | ||
brown spots on chest | belly band | ||
lacks patagial mark | patagial mark |
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