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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
The species is easily confused with the Cooper’s hawk, although it is much smaller. Whereas the tail of the Cooper’s hawk is well rounded, the tail of the sharp-shinned hawk is nearly square or slightly forked and the tip is not sharply defined, appearing dirty gray.
AS 07DC3975
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
These birds surprise and capture all their prey from cover or while flying quickly through dense vegetation. They are adept at navigating dense thickets. The great majority of this hawk's prey is small birds.
AS 07DC4046
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
AS 07DC3974
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
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Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
AS 07DC3946
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus).
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