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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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Field Notes

Notes:

I'd originally thought this was a Sharp-shinned Hawk based on it's quite small size, but after doing a bit of research I believe it's a Cooper's Hawk, based on its coloration. If any hawk experts want to chip in, I'd appreciate it.

Reference Links:

Cooper's Hawk, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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