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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