Cooper hawk? (1 Viewer)

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Cassy

Well-known member

• Jan 13, 2017

• #1

Dear birders,

Saw it in New York.Is this a cooper hawk or Sharp-shined hawk?

 

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RJP

Well-known member

• Jan 13, 2017

• #2

It looks like a Sharp-shinned to me. Tail on the short side for an accipiter, and the tail feathers look equal length. Heavy underside streaking. Head does not look too big. I'd sure feel better if the wings were pushed forward at the wrist, but you can't have everything ...

 

TLeukering

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2017

• #3

I'd go with a juv male Cooper's, due to the straight leading edge to the wing, the large and projecting head, the tawny hood, the clean streaking below with no side barring, and the short outermost tail feather.

 

Larry Lade

Moderator

• Jan 14, 2017

• #4

I believe it is a Cooper's Hawk also.

 

RJP

Well-known member

• Jan 14, 2017

• #5

After further review - juv male Cooper's seems a better fit.

 

Jeff Hopkins

Just another...observer

• Jan 14, 2017

• #6

Another vote for Coop

 

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AidenD

Well-known member

• Jan 16, 2017

• #7

Look's to be Cooper's, based on the white tail tip.