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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Buddy on January 12, 2016, 04:07:24 PM

Title: Coopers or Sharp-shinned?
Post by: Buddy on January 12, 2016, 04:07:24 PM

Had this guy visit my inner city feeder today scaring away all the regulars.  Most clues pointing to Coopers but wanted more experienced birders here to confirm.  Thank all :)

Title: Re: Coopers or Sharp-shinned?
Post by: Brian Bailey on January 12, 2016, 08:59:46 PM

The extensive brown on the face makes me think it's a Sharpie, but I always find the adults difficult to distinguish, especially without a sense of scale.


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Title: Re: Coopers or Sharp-shinned?
Post by: thouc on January 13, 2016, 08:41:24 AM

I usually go by capped/hooded appearance and tail shape, but unfortunately neither is visible in this picture, so I have to pass.

Title: Re: Coopers or Sharp-shinned?
Post by: Henrique Pacheco on January 13, 2016, 06:51:31 PM

Thick tarsi (legs) and mean (vs cute) look make this an almost adult Coopers Hawk.