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Thinking Sharp-shinned - AND I am wrong. Cooper's Hawk
Lisa W

Thinking Sharp-shinned - AND I am wrong. Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii)

I'm pretty sure this is a juvenile Sharp-shinned Hawk. He has been hanging around the yard looking for doves and quail. On this day he decided to hang around for a few minutes.
So, placed in ID forum. He's a Cooper's, of course. I can't seem to get these two correct!
Habitat
Found throughout North America,
Location
Backyard, Hereford, Arizona
Date taken
October 19, 2014
Scientific name
Accipiter cooperii
Equipment used
Canon 1D Mark III, Canon 100-400 mm lens
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I have too much trouble with these guys to make an accurate call. I will say the legs look too thick to be a Sharpie but again, what do I know.
- K.C.

Nice raptor capture Lisa...Why not put it in the ID Forum, and let our very knowledgeable guys n' gals take a look, I'm sure they will nail it for you.
- Mali

K.C. - you know more than I!
Mali - thanks, maybe I should have done this in the first place.
 
thank you lisa for your comments on my gallery pics.i searched the net for info on these two raptors and all i can say is glad i do not have your problem here.although from what i read the cooper hawk is a more bulkier bird but females,juveniles coopers well as i said glad i do not have that problem here.terrific image though.all the best margaret.
 
Hi Lisa, a superb capture! great detail and lighting...love the pose too, very well done :t:
 

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