Scott Hubbard Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 Seen south of Richmond VA today. It's size was smaller than most other hawks. And the coloration on the head. What is the 1 thing that stands out that confirms this as a Cooper's Hawk. If it is. Thanks, Scott H. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 (edited) The long tail, short wings, and narrow-bodied, small-headed structure are Accipiter features. The capped appearance with a pale nape (as opposed to hooded in Sharp-shinned) and the large head make it a Cooper's. Looks like a male with the gray cheeks and smaller body/feet. Edited January 19, 2021 by The Bird Nuts 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IKLland Posted January 19, 2021 Share Posted January 19, 2021 29 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: The long tail, short wings, and narrow-bodied, small-headed structure are Accipiter features. The capped appearance with a pale nape (as opposed to hooded in Sharp-shinned) and the large head make it a Cooper's. Looks like a male with the gray cheeks and smaller body/feet. Yes, also when I zoom in I think I see the black cap. That indicates totally coopers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted January 20, 2021 Share Posted January 20, 2021 Cooper's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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