




Accipiter striatus
The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a small bird of prey that loves to fly fast and catch little birds. With its sharp eyes and quick wings, it is a master of the skies!
Habitat: Forests
The Sharp-shinned Hawk is a small, agile raptor with short, rounded wings and a long, square-tipped tail. Adults have a slate-blue back and rusty barred undersides, while juveniles are brown above with streaky breasts. Its small size differentiates it from similar hawks.





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Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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"Sharp-shins" are the smallest hawk in North America, often smaller than a crow!
Despite their size, they've been known to chase bats or even try to hunt larger birds!
During migration, hundreds or thousands can gather, soaring together in incredible groups!
They pluck their prey's feathers on a favorite "plucking post" before eating it!
Sharp-shinned Hawks can fly rapidly through dense trees because of their short wings and long tail, helping them chase prey.
Sharp-shinned Hawks can ambush prey from hidden perches, using their swift, unexpected bursts of speed to catch birds.
Sharp-shinned Hawks have excellent vision that helps them spot tiny movements of birds and insects from a distance.
These swift hunters primarily eat small birds, catching them with incredible speed and agility!

Cyanocitta cristata
A common prey item in its broad range.

Cardinalis cardinalis
Frequently targeted, especially near feeders.

Sialia sialis
Often preys on this cavity-nesting bird.

Buteo jamaicensis
Eggs and nestlings may be taken by larger raptors.

Pinus strobus
Often builds nests high in conifers for protection.
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Aerial creatures spend a significant portion of their lives airborne, utilizing flight for various activities such as hunting, migration, or nesting.
An ambush predator hunts by patiently waiting and concealing itself, then launching a sudden attack when unsuspecting prey comes within range.
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of animal tissue.
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Danger
2/5 · Low
Watch birds from a distance and don't try to touch them. They are wild animals!
23-34 cm
51-68 cm
0.082-0.218 kg
3-10 years
96 km/h
These swift hunters primarily eat small birds, catching them with incredible speed and agility!
Forests
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