Aidan B 893 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Is this a Sharp-shinned Hawk? seen earlier today. Thanks for the help! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I am awful with the two, but the squared tail makes me say yes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birding Boy 1,554 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 9 minutes ago, IKLland said: I am awful with the two, but the squared tail makes me say yes. Yep, absolutely Sharp-shinned 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Just now, Birding Boy said: Yep, absolutely Sharp-shinned Phew! I finally got one correct! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpoole 31 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 I agree with IKIland. The squared tail in the first picture and the dark crown that seems to carry down the nape has me leaning Sharp-shinned Hawk. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aidan B 893 Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 2 minutes ago, Birding Boy said: Yep, absolutely Sharp-shinned I was pretty sure, but I am terrible with these two species. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 8 minutes ago, Aidan B said: but I am terrible with these two species. Glad I’m not the only one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 9 minutes ago, gpoole said: I agree with IKIland. The squared tail in the first picture and the dark crown that seems to carry down the nape has me leaning Sharp-shinned Hawk. @Birding Boydont the coops have dark crown? Just wondering Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Birding Boy 1,554 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 10 minutes ago, IKLland said: @Birding Boydont the coops have dark crown? Just wondering Coops have dark crowns yes, but it doesn’t go down the neck all the way like a Sharp-shinneds does. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jefferson Shank 1,978 Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Sharpie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IKLland 584 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 4 hours ago, Birding Boy said: Coops have dark crowns yes, but it doesn’t go down the neck all the way like a Sharp-shinneds does. but, cooper's have black caps, sharpie's dont, right? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gpoole 31 Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 You are correct IKLland. Coopers have a dark crown but lighter nape and neck giving the appearance of a 'cap'. The dark color of the crown on a Sharp-shinned Hawk continues down the nape and the neck. 'My bad' for not explaining more clearly. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Bird Nuts 4,585 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 23 hours ago, IKLland said: but, cooper's have black caps, sharpie's dont, right? No, both have dark caps in adult plumage, but Cooper's ONLY have a dark cap while Sharpies have a dark cap AND nape. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Seanbirds 711 Posted January 28 Share Posted January 28 9 minutes ago, The Bird Nuts said: No, both have dark caps in adult plumage, but Cooper's ONLY have a dark cap while Sharpies have a dark cap AND nape. Thanks for clarifying. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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