Kevin Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 I am leaning Cooper's Hawk. Today Palo Pinto Co. TX. Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird-Boys Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 lack of "capped" appearance, and larger white spots on barred chest: sharp-shinned hawk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phalarope713 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Seconded Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
urban snipe Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 cute? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sean C Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Agreed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Leukering Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 Cooper's does not have the crown color extend down the nape. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 This is probably a stupid question, but what or where is the "nape"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akandula Posted October 27, 2019 Share Posted October 27, 2019 10 minutes ago, Kevin said: This is probably a stupid question, but what or where is the "nape"? The nape of a bird is basically the back of its neck. In adult Sharp-shinned Hawks, the crown and nape color are both the same color (giving a hooded appearance), but in adult Cooper's, the nape is noticeably lighter than the crown (giving a capped appearance). Source of image: https://leesbird.com/2013/09/18/birdwatching-term-nape/ 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
.JPG.a84e61ea7bd3eb88e6b4b088d1da6af1.thumb.JPG.ae99b45b233d4366fd7bc2bd47b564fa.JPG)
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now