I believe this is a Merlin. It has a shorter tail and the bands on the tail are different than the Sharp-shinned. Also the shape of the wing looks like the Merlin's wing.
Feb 18, 2011
Deadly on small birds by: Anonymous
This is another accipiter. A sharp-shinned hawk.
They are deadly on small birds.
Mac
Oct 29, 2010
Hi by: Jill
It looks to be a Kestrel. Poor little guy.:(
Oct 27, 2010
Poor thing! by: Susan
It could be a Cooper's Hawk.
The grey-blue color makes me think it might be a merlin. It has the strongly barred tail, and is smaller than a falcon.