Published Jan 9, 2006
Modified Mar 7, 2008
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We spotted this bird in a tree just south of the lake in Central Park when it suddenly took off and flew right above our heads. It seemed huge-- like four times the size of your average pigeon-- and it seems to have some distinct markings on the stomach. Any ideas, especially from our ornithologist friends?
Update: Joe says it's a Cooper's Hawk-, which looks pretty similar-- can anyone confirm?
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