Red-shouldered Hawk (Buteo lineatus), Big Springs Fire Station, Kaibab National Forest, Coconino County

This Red-shouldered Hawk was photographed by Shaun Putz on 01 October 2008.

Red-shouldered Hawk is a rare but increasing migrant, winter visitor and very rare resident.

Identified by long banded tail, rufous shoulder, and pale crescent at base of primaries.

01 October 2008, photo by Shaun Putz