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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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26.2237, -80.1967

Field Notes

Description:

A medium-sized hawk with the classic accipiter shape: broad, rounded wings and a very long tail. In Cooper’s Hawks, the head often appears large, the shoulders broad, and the tail rounded.

Habitat:

Wooded habitats from deep forests to leafy subdivisions and backyards.

Notes:

You’re most likely to see one prowling above a forest edge or field using just a few stiff wing beats followed by a glide.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LilianaCampozano
Thank you Doren B for helping me ID Coper's Hawk-Accipiter cooperii
Doren B
Probably a Cooper's Hawk, Accipiter cooperii. https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Coopers_Hawk/id

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PublishedApril 24, 2016

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