Sharp-shinned Hawk Identifying Features

Photo by Sallie Reynolds
dark gray crown and nape


Photo courtesy Carolina Raptor Center

bluish gray inside mouth


Photo by Jean Chamberlain

alternating wide dark &
gray bands



Photo by Jean Chamberlain
long thin legs
thin toes with prominent
knob under middle toe


squared edge of tail


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