Hawk ID southwest US (1 Viewer)

[SWdesert]

I saw this hawk at my bird bath today and I'm not sure what species it is. Any ideas?

 

[Nutcracker]

Cooper's Hawk; a juvenile :t:

 

[Microtus]

Wouldn't this be a year-old bird with adult-colored upperparts that hasn't molted the streaked underparts feathers?

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[KC Foggin]

Yes, a Cooper's Hawk.

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[SWdesert]

Thanks for the welcome and thanks for the ID!