Sharp-shinned or Cooper Hawk? Florida, USA (1 Viewer)

[Fiscalshrike]

2 photos, 2 different days, both Orlando Wetlands. It might even be the same bird, but I don't know which I have. Sadly, only tail feathers are messy. Thanks for any feedback.

 

[JANJ]

Hi.

This is your bird:http://www.pbase.com/rcm1840/redshouldered_hawk

Notice, among other features, short tail in this Buteo, which is the oposite in Accipiters, namely Cooper´s, Sharp-chinned

JanJ

 

[fugl]

Red-shouldered Hawk. Note, among other features, the wing checkering (photo 3).

 

[Fiscalshrike]

Yes, the wing had me stumped. Now that I have rechecked my book, yes, clearly red-shouldered. Thanks JanJ and Fugl.