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Birders

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5. The white band on the rounded tail matches the Cooper's

Sat Feb 10, 2024, 09:22 AM

Feb 2024

and so does the size. The opening in the railing where it's sitting is 8" from the bottom to top and is helpful for comparing the size of the bird.

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Cooper's Hawk? Or Merlin Falcon? [View all] mnhtnbb Feb 2024 OP

Cooper's hawk. 2naSalit Feb 2024 #1

Agree with 2na...Cooper's ... MiHale Feb 2024 #2

The white band on the tail definitely matches the Cooper's. mnhtnbb Feb 2024 #6

It might indeed be a Cooper's Hawk wendyb-NC Feb 2024 #4

The white band on the rounded tail matches the Cooper's mnhtnbb Feb 2024 #5