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Posted by Brian Rapoza on 21:16:31 02/21/12
In Reply to: Re: Green Cay posted by Paul-the-other
Tail shape is not always the most reliable field mark to separate Cooper's from Sharp-shinned. You really need to look at the entire bird. You would do well to read the section on accipiters in Kenn Kaufman's Field Guide to Advanced Birding.
I think Tricia is correct: the bunting is likely a Painted rather than an Indigo.
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