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Sharp-shinned Hawk

Accipiter striatus

Notes:

Debate has occurred as to this being a Cooper Hawk or Sharp-shinned Hawk? Photo Credit Robin White

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Cody.conway
Cody.conway 11 years ago
Sharp-shinned Hawk
Accipiter striatus


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Cody.conway
Cody.conway 11 years ago

Sharp-shinned based on the very square and even appearance of the tail feathers. Also the bird appears to be small enough to confirm sharpy on size factor as well. Very nice adult at that!

rstillings
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rstillings

Deerfield, New Hampshire, USA

Spotted on Jan 17, 2013
Submitted on Jan 18, 2013

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