njones Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Saw a small hawk perched on a wire. Parked a little way off and walked down to see the hawk. Photos just as it flew off. Norwalk, CT, Feb 21, around 4pm, clear conditions, near small frozen pond in residential area with deciduous trees and evergreens. I thought a Cooper's since the markings on the chest seem fine to me - and is the tail rounded like a Cooper's? But not sure. New to Hawk IDs. Appreciate any help. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Yes, Cooper's. Note the long neck/head projection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jefferson Shank Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Yes, Cooper's. Note the long neck/head projection. 2nded Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njones Posted February 22, 2021 Author Share Posted February 22, 2021 Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted February 22, 2021 Share Posted February 22, 2021 Also, note the wide, white tip to tail and that the bill appears to follow the curve of the forehead (it's not just stuck onto the face). I'm also comfortable with it as a male. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njones Posted February 26, 2021 Author Share Posted February 26, 2021 That is so helpful - I'm trying to learn and it really makes a difference to be pointed to the right things to look at. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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