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Taken 05-31-2022 Toppenish, Yakima County. Washington

Which hawk? Red-tailed or Swainson's? Probably a Red-tailed, but I would appreciate a confirmation. Thanks for your help.

P5312328 by lonesome55dove, on Flickr

All that black on the trailing edge of the wing has me leaning Swainson's. I've never seen one so wait for another opinion.

Most definitely Swainson’s

Charlie Spencer wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 9:43 pm All that black on the trailing edge of the wing has me leaning Swainson's. I've never seen one so wait for another opinion.

The black was what made me question it in the first place. I'm hoping it is a Swainson's since it would be a lifer. Thanks for your help.

Kansabirdguy wrote: Sun May 17, 2026 9:44 pm Most definitely Swainson’s

Awesome!! Thank you very much.