Can you identify this bird?
Apr 11, 2018 14:31:25 #
Apr 11, 2018 14:35:42 #
TBerwick
Loc: Houston, Texas
It looks like a Northern Harrier, aka Marsh Hawk. Pretty close match to the picture in my field guide. Can't see enough detail toward the end of the tail to be positive.
Apr 11, 2018 14:36:56 #
Apr 11, 2018 14:43:04 #
Apr 11, 2018 14:44:44 #
Is that where this was taken...Md? It would help to know. Coopers, yes. Gray kestrel, no.
Pretty sure it’s a Coopers, due to the reddish eye color.
Pretty sure it’s a Coopers, due to the reddish eye color.
Apr 11, 2018 14:45:23 #
Apr 11, 2018 14:49:10 #
Apr 11, 2018 14:53:49 #
Apr 11, 2018 15:02:49 #
Apr 11, 2018 15:13:14 #
Apr 11, 2018 15:32:22 #
The Cornel Labs Merlin app brings a Cooper’s hawk up for this photo.
Apr 12, 2018 07:35:59 #
Apr 12, 2018 08:27:30 #
milestogo wrote:
This was in the yard when I got home yesterday. What is it?
It’s really hard to make an accurate ID between the Coopers Hawk and the Sharp-shinned Hawk without seeing the tail...but it’s definitely an adult noted by the red eyes. Nice capture
Apr 12, 2018 08:33:25 #
Thanks for all the help on identifying the bird. I could not see the tail and he didn't stay there long enough for me to get a better picture.
Apr 12, 2018 08:44:55 #
allan catt
Loc: gillingham,kent,uk
It’s an Oomegooli hawk,it has short legs,when it lands on hard ground it shouts out oomegooli,😹
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