2010年11月1日 · A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motion—and often disappears in a flurry of feathers. That’s the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the smallest hawk in Canada and the United States and a daring, acrobatic flier.

2015年9月18日 · Cooper’s and Sharp-shinned Hawks (let’s call them sharpies) are exciting birds and cunning hunters. Along with the Northern Goshawk they make up the North American accipiters—forest hawks with short wings and long tails that help them maneuver through trees in pursuit of songbirds.

A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motion—and often disappears in a flurry of feathers. That’s the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the smallest hawk in Canada and the United States and a daring, acrobatic flier.

2017年10月1日 · A tiny hawk that appears in a blur of motion—and often disappears in a flurry of feathers. That’s the Sharp-shinned Hawk, the smallest hawk in Canada and the United States and a daring, acrobatic flier.

Audubon’s scientists have used 140 million bird observations and sophisticated climate models to project how climate change will affect the range of the Sharp-shinned Hawk. Learn even more in our Audubon’s Survival By Degrees project.

2024年10月8日 · Learn to identify these two accipiters here! Adult Sharp-shinned Hawk (L) and adult Cooper's Hawk (R) can be sexed and aged in the field by plumage but only with experience. Stick to aging and identifying until you feel comfortable. I have held onto this article on accipiter identification for far too long. Why? It is a challenge!

Discover the unique characteristics of sharp-shinned hawk feathers, including their structure, coloration, and role in camouflage. Perfect for bird enthusiasts! Ever wondered how birds can glide so effortlessly through the air or why some species seem to blend into their surroundings?

2023年8月19日 · A Cooper’s hawk often flies with rapid wing beats followed by a brief glide, while a sharp-shinned hawk usually alternates between fast wing-beats and longer gliding periods. This distinction can help you identify each species while they’re in flight.

Learn how to ID the commonly confused Sharp-shinned and Cooper's Hawks, or simply put your skills to the test in this replayable ID quiz that uses photos taken in the wild.

See photos of the Sharp-shinned Hawk and learn about this raptor's size, habitat, and diet. Includes identification tips, range information, and sounds.