Papa Tom Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 A Sharp-shinned Hawk was eating it’s kill when this hawk swooped in nearly hitting it. Considerably larger than the SSH it buzzed (or was attacking). It took over the SSH’s partially eaten kill. At first considered it was a RTH but not after it turned and it’s breast showed. I’m leaning to Northern Goshawk juvenile. It’s face has grayish cheek patch, black line between eye and bill, white eyebrow streak. CH face is evenly white / brown streaking. NG folded wings have bolder white markings, irregular banded tail while the CH tail is evenly banded. Oneida County, NY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bee_ keeper Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) Nice pictures! I'm not picking up well on the differences between Juvenile Goshawks and Cooper's so I am very interested to hear what more experienced birders have to say. I don't know if the eyebrow is distinct enough for a Goshawk? as the juvenile Cooper's I've seen have all had one, albeit a subtle one. Also the tail being spread could be contributing to the appearance of the uneven bands you see. Edited December 19, 2018 by Bee_ keeper 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I'm thinking Cooper's Hawk (probably a female because it's so bulky). I'm not seeing the pale edging on the tail bands which a goshawk should have. Do you have any more photos? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Papa Tom Posted December 19, 2018 Author Share Posted December 19, 2018 one more photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akiley Posted December 19, 2018 Share Posted December 19, 2018 I'm thinking Coop here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egosnell2002 Posted December 20, 2018 Share Posted December 20, 2018 Yeah Cooper's Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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