AggieBirder 1 Posted December 8, 2019 Today (12/07/2019) in North Georgia backyard - good picture (I got lucky) of a hawk landing on my privacy fence in backyard. I think I see characteristics of both Cooper's and Sharp-shinned hawks. I've attached a pic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
akandula 2,271 Posted December 8, 2019 This is an adult Cooper's Hawk. Note the very bulky overall, relatively large, blocky head with a light nape creating a capped appearance (Sharp-shinned would have a dark nape on a rounded head creating a hooded appearance), eyes close to the front of the head, and thick legs. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheBirdSpot 25 Posted December 9, 2019 Agreed. Looks like a Cooper's to me! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creeker 190 Posted December 9, 2019 If you look closely you can see the shorter outer tail feathers. Plus that tube shaped body. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
