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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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Field Notes

Description:

Juvenile Cooper's Hawk? This hawk was the size of an American Kestrel and had a call similar to a slow laugh. It has barred tail feathers and wings. The eyes are yellow and the breast has brown spots.

Habitat:

Flying over the house toward large Gum trees.

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Cooper's Hawk

Species ID Suggestions

Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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Liam
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Comments (6)
KarenL
I love a considerate critter!
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thanks Karen. I was lucky that it was calling before it slowly flew over me! I was able to get my camera ready!
Liam
Yes, a juvie. Looks almost like mine: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7866373

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Southern California Wildlife
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Raptors of North America

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PublishedMarch 8, 2012

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