Red-tailed Hawk?

Taken third week of Feb. in Morro Bay CA. Thinking its a red-tailed, but maybe red shouldered?

Looks like a Red-tailed Hawk to me.. Definitely not a Red Shouldered..

Dave

Thanks, David. What clues did you use to confirm it is not a red-shouldered?

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Originally Posted by Joe Austin

Thanks, David. What clues did you use to confirm it is not a red-shouldered?

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The eye, the lack of barring on the breast, the overall color...

Belly-band, shorter tail than RSH.... also RSH has a bit "blockier" head (often looks like a bad hair day)...