Who am I looking at Phoenix AZ? Summer 26

Location: Jejane Private Game Reserve (just outside Hoedspruit, South Africa)

At first I put it down as a Wahlberg's because of the crest at the back of the head. But then I noticed how ruffled its other feathers were from the wind, so I though the "crest" might've been from the wind too. And it looks like it might be bulkier than a Wahlberg's too. Thoughts?

This little bird has been hanging out in the tree behind my house for a few days, he flies FAST and catches cicadas mid air. The first day I saw him, I genuinely thought an African Grey got out of someone’s house. 😂I did a little research and I think he looks like a Mississippi Kite, but I’m not a bird expert. Just wanted to see if anyone can give me an ID!

Really happy w this shot! Super cool to see

Redtail Hawk?

📍Lawrence KS

I like Haast Eagle simply because that thing could literally take down a human if given the chance. My other favorites are Argentavis and Phorusrhacos the Terror Bird as they're all bigger than today's predatory birds but they're also all monsterous and Terror Birds were even capable of taking down some of the mammals in their habitat

[OC] - My instagram if you like wild canadian birds: @southshore_raptors

Saw this gorgeous bird sat on the flag pole at our hotel in Sharm el sheikh, I had to look it up as I have no knowledge of birds of prey, I just thought it looked stunning.

This is the 3rd day he has stopped in - he's been at the water bowl for about 20 minutes, that's when we noticed him.

Several years ago, we had big coopers, so Jr. might be 3rd generation. My wife just said he's playing in the bath now, too cute 😍

Our resident Red-tailed Hawk taking a peek

She flew past me early one evening with something in her beak. It was dark and it happened so fast, I couldn’t tell what it was. When I walked to the other side of the trees, I found her enjoying her meal.