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Friday, February 8, 2008

Anyone recognize this bird of prey? TIA.

Thanks to those who helped. It evidently is a Cooper's Hawk. I was not aware that they were successful residents in treeless areas.

I don't recognize it. What is it?

By SENSITIVEARTIST, At February 10, 2008 11:14 PM
aopnPat,

Initially, I thought it was a peregrine, but in the books, it looks more like a red-shoulder or a Swainson's hawk. If it is small, it could be a Cooper's hawk if in flight the tail makes an arc, or if straight, a sharp-shinned hawk. Hard to judge size from photo. Where was this picture taken? And what was the terrain?

Brian
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By BRIAN, At February 11, 2008 10:41 AM
Brian:

Thanks for the help. I haven't had the web time to do the research. I think it is a fine looking example of whatever it is, labeled or not.

I'm sending you another shot in flight that may help.

Sighting location details at http://www.flickr.com/photos/92845188@N00/2252454111/

Thanks,

Pat

By Pattison, At February 11, 2008 12:00 PM