crm211b Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Hi, I saw this guy in the field today and identified him as a Cooper's base on size (it looked big, to me) and the dark cap. However, when I look at the picture, the "cap" looks less cap-like and, maybe, more hood-like. Also, the head looks round to me. This would suggest Sharp-shinned. What do you think? Thanks! Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackburnian Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I like Sharpie here, but the Cooper's/Sharpie debate is not my strength. This bird looks pretty bug-eyed to me, which would suggest Sharp-shinned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Friedman Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 I'm going for Cooper's. The beak is big and the top continues the curve of the forehead, and the tail feathers are different lengths. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bird Nuts Posted September 10, 2019 Share Posted September 10, 2019 Another for Cooper's Hawk for the reasons Jerry gave plus the sturdy legs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crm211b Posted September 10, 2019 Author Share Posted September 10, 2019 Thanks, guys! Darryl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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