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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: jayzie1 on September 27, 2009, 05:42:00 PM

Title: Cooper's or Sharp Shinned Hawk
Post by: jayzie1 on September 27, 2009, 05:42:00 PM

Hello all...long time lurker, first time poster.

We were quite excited this morning to see this hawk perched in our downtown backyard.  I've looked at numerous sites, but can't determine whether this is a Cooper's or Sharp Shinned Hawk.

Any ideas?

Thanks!

http://twitpic.com/jd0vs

Title: Coopers
Post by: Iain on September 27, 2009, 08:45:35 PM

I'd say Cooper's.  Long, rounded tail and an overall larger appearance.  How big was this bird?