10-inch Sharp-shinned Hawk
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This 10-inch Sharp-shinned Hawk carving was hand-crafted from solid Basswood. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is distinguished from Cooper's Hawk by its shorter, squared tail, often appearing notched when folded, thinner legs, and by its smaller head and neck. The Adult Sharp-shinned Hawk lacks the Cooper's strong contrast between its crown and back. Juveniles are whitish below; some are streaked with brown (like Cooper's), others are spotted with reddish brown. Note, also, the pale eyebrows, narrow white tip on tail, entirely white under-tail coverts and less tawny head than other accipiters. In flight, again compare the smaller head and proportionately shorter tail than Cooper's; the wing beats are quick and choppy, slower on Cooper's. The Sharp-shinned Hawk is fairly common over most of its rage. Found in mixed woodlands, it preys chiefly on small birds and migrates singly or in loose groups.
Reference
National Geographic Field Guide To The Birds of North America, Fifth Edition, Page 126
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