Coopers vs Sharp-shinned Hawks Reno Nevada USA (1 Viewer)

[Birds4Kathy]

I recently realized that some of my Cooper's Hawk reportings could be Sharp-shinned Hawks. I have read comments describing the differences between these birds and I'm still confused. Enclosed are 3 Hawks I have photographed that might be Sharp-Shinned. The one labeled "Hawk small" was taken Nov. 23 2018. It seemed smaller than a Cooper's Hawk to me. The other two (Hawk Powder River and Hawk 2015) were taken in my backyard in Nov and Dec of 2015. Is there anyway to determine from these photos whether one or more is a Sharp-Shinned Hawk? Any insight would be appreciated. Thanks! Kathy

 

[apbarr]

All Cooper's to me, capped appearance and white tipped outer tail feathers clearly shorter

 

[The Bird Nuts]

All Cooper's to me, capped appearance and white tipped outer tail feathers clearly shorter

I agree.

 

[Birds4Kathy]

Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Perhaps one of these day's I'll see a Sharp Shinned Hawk.

 

[KC Foggin]

I agree on Cooper's