Swainson's Hawk

General proportions, long primary projection, and range eliminate Buteo platypterus.

will try to put the other photo up!! he is guite large from a few telephone poles away , thankyou Steff and Liam.

Good point, Liam. What about Buteo platypterus? How big was the hawk?

Check out the super long primary projection. Red-tailed would have shorter wings.

thanks Steffi, he really was beautiful , I wish the light better!!

Dark morph redtail, perhaps? Lovely bird!