Adult | ||
![]() | belly band – dark markings across belly (missing on some races) | |
![]() | dark 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 dark narrow bands that are all same width and narrower than lighter bands | |
![]() | dark patagial marks | |
Nestling | ||
![]() | grayish or tan eyes greenish or bluish-green cere | |
![]() | large feet, thick toes | |
![]() | some have white patch on back of head | |
Note: the adult and juvenile photos shown on this page are of eastern Red-tailed hawks |
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