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Sharp-Shinned Hawk
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Copyright Barbara Samuelson 2000
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus); Smaller proportionally
than the Cooper's Hawk and has a shorter, squared tail that often appears
notched when folded. The head and neck appear smaller than the Cooper's
Hawk. It can be difficult to distinquish between a Male Cooper's Hawk
and a Female Sharp-shinned Hawk on size alone because they are often about
the same. Generally, if the tail is straight across and the head doesn't
appear extended beyond the wings when in flight, it is a Sharpie. L 10-14"
W 20-28" Sharp-shinned Hawks prey on small birds and can be
found mainly in mixed woodlands. They usually migrate singly or in small
flocks.
The Sharp-shinned Hawk's eyes are much larger relative to their overall
head size than those of Cooper's Hawks. This is an adult male Sharp-shinned
hawk.
Juvenile Female (left) and Juvenile Male (right)
Sharp-shinned Hawks
Notice the size difference between sexes
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