Small Raptor in Ontario (1 Viewer)

[jmmorton]

This was photographed by my brother-in-law in Brampton, Ontario (north of Toronto) on their housing estate this weekend. The photos aren't great as they were taken on a mobile phone through the windscreen of his truck.

I think I know what it is but looking for confirmation from North American / Canadian experts. I believe it had just taken a Mourning Dove.

Thanks in advance


Jonno

 

[KenM]

On structure and length I’m thinking Coopers.

Cheers

 

[Andy Adcock]

On structure and length I’m thinking Coopers.

Cheers

Me too.

 

[Microtus]

Cooper's Hawk.

 

[nartreb]

Definite accipeter, and it looks like Cooper's to me too (distinct dark cap, apparent size/proportions)

 

[jmmorton]

Thanks all. I was torn between Cooper's and Sharp-shinned. Though the size should have made me think Cooper's I had gone for sharpy because I didn't think the tail was long enough or rounded enough hence why I sought your opinions. :t:

Thanks

Jonno