Sub Adult Cooper's Hawk

[coastalconn]

Just when I thought I was getting decent at hawk ID, this one threw me a little. At first I thought it was a Juvenile Red Shouldered until I noticed the eyes. The experts tell me this is a sub adult that hasn't changed it feathers yet. I didn't have the best lighting. But it had piercing eyes...


Sub Adult Cooper's Hawk 1 by krisinct, on Flickr


Sub Adult Cooper's Hawk 2 by krisinct, on Flickr


Sub Adult Cooper's Hawk 3 by krisinct, on Flickr


Sub Adult Cooper's Hawk 4 by krisinct, on Flickr

 

[Snakeguy101]

errr... I am fairly sure that is a sharp shinned hawk. Here is a good illustrated comparison.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...x-Accipiter_cooperii_striatusDO1908P0203A.jpg

 

[coastalconn]

errr... I am fairly sure that is a sharp shinned hawk. Here is a good illustrated comparison.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...x-Accipiter_cooperii_striatusDO1908P0203A.jpg

Nah, it was too big for a sharpie about 18-20 inches tall, plus it has the body shape of a cooper's. Sharpies taper down more from the shoulders.. Also the markings would go down further on the belly on a Sharpie. Oh, and the outer tail feathers are shorter on the Cooper's, picture 2 shows that...

 

[ZimPhoto]

I really like the last three. I like the expression and framing on #2. #4, well...dang tree branches.

 

[sm4him]

Love these!! I am absolutely determined to get some hawk pictures, but so far, no luck. I've seen at least one on almost every outing, but never close enough to get anything decent.

 

[MSnowy]

Nice set. I'd say Cooper Hawk.

 

[JacaRanda]

Naming the birds/raptors can be maddening. There are times I spend more time trying to do that, than pp.

 

[Molldan]

i would have said red shoulder hawk, but the head looks different than what i have seen of the red shoulder.