Sharp Shinned Hawk?
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Sharp Shinned Hawk?

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Andygod

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on: February 21, 2013, 08:12:51 PM
Saw this guy down on Halls Road this morning, looks like a juvenile, but not really sure, can anybody confirm.

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Reply #1 on: February 21, 2013, 10:26:24 PM
I think it's a juvenile Cooper's Hawk. Rounded tail, fairly bulky body and lack of streaking on belly.
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Reply #2 on: February 21, 2013, 11:09:28 PM
While it isn't a definitive-plumaged adult, juvenile is a bit of a stretch.   It looks like an immature Cooper's Hawk.
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Reply #3 on: February 22, 2013, 07:45:03 AM
I think after all I have read I would have to agree that it is a juvenile Cooper's Hawk.  I would guess this bird was about 16-18 inches tall which would be far too big to be a sharp shinned hawk, I will have to go see if I can get more pictures.
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Reply #4 on: February 22, 2013, 07:08:13 PM
impressive set of tail feathers though
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