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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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EmilyMarino
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EmilyMarino
Great spotting Jackson Welter! However, this is not a buteo, but and accipiter. I believe this is a Cooper's Hawk. They have short wings and a long tail. Perfect adaptation for hunting birds in forests.

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Birds of the World
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Backyard Birding Southeastern USA
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Hunters & Animal Food Habits
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Raptors of North America
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PublishedMarch 13, 2014

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