Did you know that the sharp-shinned hawk is the smallest hawk in the United States?
Sharp-Shinned Hawks
at
a Glance
Key Features:
Sharp-shinned hawks are blue-gray birds with white bellies and orange chests.
Least Concern - Population Increasing
Habitat:
Forests
nesting habits:
Sharp-shinned hawks build flat nests in trees out of twigs.
seasons sharp-shinned hawks are active in our area:
Winter
Diet:
Birds
hunting Behavior:
Sharp-shinned hawks ambush their prey.
Commonly Confused With:
Cooper's Hawks and Merlins
Sharp-shinned hawks are often confused with Cooper’s hawks because both are blue-gray birds. Sharp-shinned hawks have orange chests and white bellies. Cooper’s hawks have reddish bars on their bellies.
Sharp-shinned hawks are often confused with merlins because both are gray birds. Sharp-shinned hawks have longer tails and orange chests.