accipiter- sharp-shinned (1 Viewer)

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Jmacmetro

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• Jan 19, 2018

• #1

Hi, I think this is a Sharp-shinned as opposed to a Cooper's because the tail looks square and the leg looks quite thin. This is in Bergen County, NJ USA

 

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nbalblas

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• Jan 19, 2018

• #2

I'd go with Cooper's on this one. Some I've encountered in California were rather smallish as well...

 

Nutcracker

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• Jan 19, 2018

• #3

I'd go with Sharp-shin; slender legs in pic 2, and tail looks square-ended in pic 1. Also, overall, a 'small-looking' bird.

 

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Jmacmetro

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• Jan 19, 2018

• #4

Here is another view, I felt the head looked a little small in comparison with the body, but I realize it's always difficult to distinguish between the two. Thanks for your opinions,
Jim

 

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KC Foggin

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #5

Sharp-shinned for me as well.

 

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rkj

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #6

Thin dark streaks on the underparts make me think Cooper's.

 

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ceasar

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #7

One more here for Sharp-shin. Small round shaped head; long, thin tarsii and talons. They are common in my area of NE PA.

 

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nbalblas

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• Jan 20, 2018

• #8

In the last picture, the tail looks to be squared, which would implicate Sharp-shinned. I stand corrected.