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 Sharp-shinned Hawk
   Accipiter striatus


Status:

Occasional

 SP, S, F, W

It is difficult to distinguish Sharp-shinned Hawks from Cooper's Hawks in the field. While Sharp-shinned Hawks are generally smaller than Cooper's Hawks, their sizes overlap considerably. Based on rough size estimates and the high probability of both species' occurrence on campus, both species have been included on the campus list. Sharp-shinned Hawks are presumed to be slightly less common than Cooper's Hawks at Furman.

 

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