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Sharp-shinned Hawk - (Accipiter striatus)  Audio
Identification
- Small, slim, fast bird of prey;
short rounded wings, long tail, thin legs - Adults dark above, rusty-reddish barring
below - Looks much like Cooper's Hawk, but smaller
- Female significantly larger than male
- Juvenile brown above with brown streaking
below - 9-13" (24-34 cm.)
Habitat
- Forests
- Urban areas with woods
Additional Information
- Common migrant, uncommon winter
resident - Nests most often in northern half of state
- Eats birds
- Often hunting at bird feeders in winter
Comparable Species
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