Accipiter Denver Colorado (1 Viewer)

[Keebs]

Leaning towards Sharp-Shinned, but I'm a long way from home!

Any clarification gratefully received.

 

[birdmeister]

I think it's Sharp-shinned Hawk, too. Different angles show slightly different proportions, but I still think this bird has a small head and bulging secondaries. Tail shape is good for Sharpie, but it may be molting and I rarely use this as a primary feature. The underpart pattern is also good for immature (2cy if this year) Sharpie, with light horizontal barring where the flanks meet the underwings.

 

[Butty]

Streaks on the lower belly aren't substantially finer than those further up, which suggests sharp-shinned hawk.

 

[Keebs]

Thanks guys - much appreciated