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Cooper's Hawk or Sharp Shinned Hawk? (1 Viewer)
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Jeff Hopkins
Just another...observer
Coop on the left. Sharpie on the right.
A2GG
Beth
That's impressive. I stil have problems telling the difference.
I haven't yet marked either bird in my life list even though I've
I've seen both (probably). I just can never tell which species
I'm looking at.
" You're good you ! "
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RJP
Well-known member
I agree with Jeff on the IDs. Here is a website that should help you with the field marks: http://static.birds.cornell.edu/pfw/AboutBirdsandFeeding/accipiterIDtable.htm
Jeff Hopkins
Just another...observer
Wow, never got that that kind of response before. B
To be honest I have trouble with them perched, but I'm a volunteer hawkwatcher, so flight shots are easier for me, especially good ones like those. And Microtus nailed the reasons why each was each.
kgbpasha
Uber User
Another good book just for raptors is the famous:
Hawks From Every Angle (how to identify raptors in flight)--by Jerry Liguori
good book for about $12
http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ44662690
and yes, I agree...Coopers left, Sharpie right.
Hawks From Every Angle (how to identify raptors in flight)--by Jerry Liguori
good book for about $12
http://product.half.ebay.com/_W0QQprZ44662690
and yes, I agree...Coopers left, Sharpie right.
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