sharp-shinned hawk
sharp-shinned hawk
Definition
☆ sharp·-shinned· hawk (-s̸hind′)
noun
a small North American hawk (Accipiter striatus) with a dark-gray back and a barred, reddish-and-white breast, feeding mainly on small birds
sharp-shinned hawk
Usage Examples
Adjective modifier
- female: Wonder whether the accipiter raiding your feeder is a female sharp-shinned hawk or a male Cooper's hawk?
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