Final Identification
Northern Goshawk
•In spite of low weight, proportions were acceptable
•Plumage not completely consistent with expectations, no distinct “light bar” or “tawny streak” across wing •Ventral streaking thinner than seen in some birds, but streaks do extend down to undertail
•Bold superciliary line
•Wing shape and pattern as expected; virtually straight (no bend at ‘wrist’) leading edge, curved trailing edge 
•Green tone in tarsi
•Wide tail bands, wavy, thin white rim to each, zig-zag when spread
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