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Sharp shinned hawk (Immature)

Accipiter striatus

Photo by ConorSheaWing
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Description:

Being the smallest hawk in North America, Males are 23 to 30 cm (9.1 to 12 in) long, have a wingspan of 42 to 58 cm (17 to 23 in) and weigh from 82–115 g (2.9–4.1 oz). As common in Accipiter hawks, females are distinctly larger in size, with an average size advantage of 30%, and a weight advantage of more than 50% being common. The female measures 29 to 37 cm (11 to 15 in) in length, has a wingspan of 58 to 68 cm (23 to 27 in) and weighs 150 to 219 g (5.3 to 7.7 oz). The wings measure 14.1–22.9 cm (5.6–9.0 in) each, the tail is 12–19 cm (4.7–7.5 in) long and the tarsus is 4.5–5.9 cm (1.8–2.3 in).
Juveniles have dark brownish upperparts with each feather edged rufous, giving a rather scaly appearance. The brown head is streaked whitish, and the whitish underparts are extensively streaked brown.

Habitat:

Coniferous forests, unusually seen in suburban areas.

Notes:

Looked out my bedroom window and spotted her sitting on the neighbors fence, so I walked out back in the rain and got a couple shots of her. Then I walked around to the other street and got some shots of her from the back. She probably dropped in to snag one of the songbirds from the neighbors feeders, but she's my first Sharpie and I'm glad I got to see her in my backyard.

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