Documentation of
American Goshawk
2022-003
Observer Information
Reporter:
Patricia Cullen
1124 Chestnut Drive,
Longmont,
CO 80503
E-mail:
hathcockcolorado@gmail.com
Other Observers:
Kelly Ormesher
Species, Date, Time and Location Information
Species:
American Goshawk
First Date/Time:
2/10/2022 3:50:00 PM
Last Date/Time:
2/10/2022 3:55:00 PM
Duration (total time in view):
5 minutes
County:
Morgan
Specific Location:
Cottonwood SWA South
Number:
1
Age:
Immature
Sex:
Unknown
Plumage:
Other/Unknown
Habitat
juniper hedge row
Viewing Conditions
Optics:
Vortex Viper scope, Vortex Razor binoculars , Sony Cyber-shot RX10M4
Distance:
20 feet
Light:
afternoon light
Description of the Bird
Large bulky accipiter, immature Northern Goshawk plummage, strong white supercilium, wingtips do not cover long tail , wide wavy banded brown and black tail with thin white outline, pale yellow and brown streaked nape, bright white spots on brown back. Somewhat pointy wings. Flew from juniper hedgerow to Cottonwood tree. Close to second much smaller Coopers hawk for size comparison.
Similar Species Discussion
Immature Red Tailed Hawk, head shape and color not correct, tail too long, bands too wavy and spaced out.
Resources Used
Sibley's guide, Brian Wheeler Birds of Prey of the West, consulted Steven Mlodinow.
Previous Experience
BCNA Winter Raptor survey field work for five years.
Date Documentation Submitted
2/13/2022 12:23:00 PM
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