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Request for Information => Bird ID => Topic started by: Turtlebird on February 05, 2010, 12:22:32 PM

Title: Need help with another hawk
Post by: Turtlebird on February 05, 2010, 12:22:32 PM

Hello, once again I'm looking for confirmation on an ID.  I think this is a Coopers Hawk but just want to be sure.  Thanks!  It was taken in a backyard in Woodstock Ontario.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y33/Corphish/IMG_4639.jpg)

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Post by: Mark D on February 05, 2010, 04:49:53 PM

I'm no expert, but the more rounded tail suggests coopers to me as well.

Mark

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Post by: amblesidebirder on February 05, 2010, 07:30:01 PM

It's always a challenge to distinguish between the Copper's and a Sharp-shinned Hawk with a single picture. I too would lean towards Cooper's with the eye to head ratio.