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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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Field Notes

Description:

I think this is a Peregrine Falcon but I am not sure.

Species ID Suggestions

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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AshleyT
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Comments (4)
Jellis
Peregrines have thick black patches under the eyes and the whole head would look black.
ForestDragon
I agree with Ashley's ID suggestion. This looks like a Cooper's Hawk. Check out the link provided to compare. They are backyard hunters so it is not uncommon to see them going after birds and squirrels.
leducky300
That's a falcon. And a beautiful one two !!
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2017

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