Hawk ID (Santa Cruz, California) (1 Viewer)

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marcsantacurz

Well-known member

• Oct 28, 2018

• #1

Is this a juvenile sharp-shinned? I'm still pretty bad at sharpie vs coopers.

It was pretty late after sunset two days ago, so the image quality is a bit poor.

 

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rkj

Well-known member

• Oct 28, 2018

• #2

The narrow dark streaking on the breast fits Cooper's Hawk better.

 

The Bird Nuts

Birding Duo

• Oct 28, 2018

• #3

rkj said:

The narrow dark streaking on the breast fits Cooper's Hawk better.

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Yes, plus the blocky head.

 

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marcsantacurz

Well-known member

• Oct 28, 2018

• #4

Great, thank you! I thought the head didn't look too sharp-shinned.

I think this is my first Cooper's down in Santa Cruz.

 

KC Foggin

Very, very long time member

Supporter

• Oct 28, 2018

• #5

Yeah! Cooper's for me as well.