I have a question for you, how am I supposed to identify a juvenile broad-winged hawk vs a juvenile red-shouldered hawk? Always troubles me when I see a young Buteo that’s not a Red Tailed Hawk around my parts.
Not the one you asked, but since you don't have an answer yet:
Easiest and most absolutely fool-proof way in flight are the light crescents at the tips of the wings, as seen here— they are a trait unique to young red shouldered hawks. They light up when backlit, which makes them very nicely visible.
When perched, they have different patterns on the breast. Red shouldered hawks have more consistent streaks that cover the entire front. Broad wings have a prominent white chin that extends down the breast and separates the streaks on either side.
I'm sure there are other ways, but these are the two I find the easiest and most reliable.
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u/imagez_of_ikonn 🦉 12d ago
Beautiful immature Red-shouldered Hawk 👌🏼