⇐ Photography main page
Cooper’s Hawk Relaxed vs Alert (comparison)
Hawks | 8 of 61
|
|
Image ID number
# Title Cooper’s Hawk Relaxed vs Alert (comparison) Description This photomontage of a Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) illustrates the possible pitfalls of relying exclusively on body/head shape when distinguising between Cooper’s Hawk and Sharp-shinned Hawk (Accipiter striatus). Note the difference in body/head shape between a relaxed state (left) and an alert state (right, upon seeing several dogs approaching). In the alert state, the apparently slimmer body, larger eye, and smaller head suggest a Sharp-Shinned Hawk. Location and Date — Evanston, Illinois, USA 1/15/12 (Note: pre-2000 dates are approximate) Credit Mark Swanson/Swanson Media Camera/Source Nikon D300 DSLR Lens AF VR-Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED Model/property releases available? Not applicable/Not applicable Keywords Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii), Family Accipitridae, Order Accipitriformes (Eagles/Hawks/Osprey), Class Aves (Birds), Kingdom Animalia (Animals) |
|
This photograph is available for purchase as an archival digital print. See About Photo Prints for print information and matting/framing suggestions. Prints are sold for wall display use only. If you wish to reproduce this image, you must request a license (see below).
To order:
You can adjust quantities in the shopping cart. If you order multiple prints, the shipping price is incremented $1.00 per print. Prices are in US dollars. Your payment will be processed through PayPal, which accepts all major credit cards.
 |
To license this image for editorial or commercial use, please complete the License Fee Quote Request Form. Be sure to make note of the Image ID Number above. Commercial licenses might not be available for some images that lack model or property releases.
