Wingbeats are stiff; it soars on flat wings. When flying, a juvenile red-shouldered hawk shows light crescents at base of primaries and a longer tail. Perched, it has a brown tail with dark bands ...

glides with wings cupped, giving a “hunched” appearance. Wingbeats are quick and shallow, interspersed with quick glides. Broad-winged hawk adult has rufous on breast, but no barring on ...

Look at the chart above to help you with hawk identification in flight. The shape of the wings can offer cues to which family ...