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Sharp-shinned Hawk
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Ted Kropiewnicki.
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Location: Earth » North America » United States » Delaware » New Castle County
Date: February 17, 2007
Size ~ 10 inches. Looks like an immature Cooper's Hawk but it has a very short tail so I am not sure.
Posted by Ted Kropiewnicki on February 17, 2008 11:23. Last updated: February 23, 2008 10:31.
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Sharp-shinned
Kerry, Thank you! Ted
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The smaller (petite) beak and the tail tip is more squared. Sharpys length is 9-13 inches (always seem much larger in life). Cooper's go 14-19 inches. In flight, I always go for square tail = Sharpy, round tail = Cooper. If you can see the legs, very thin (sharp) = Sharpy, a bit more hefty will be a Cooper. Even when sitting a few feet away it can be hard to make a decision.