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February 2000 -- An adult Sharp-shinned Hawk in flight.  Note that the wing shape on the downward stroke can look quite falcon-like (narrow and pointed at the tips), but in fact when a Sharp-shin soars, the rounded wingtips are quite apparent.

(Photo by John Spirko)

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