Cooper's Hawk

Brief Description

A medium-sized hawk with broad, rounded wings and a very long tail. Known for its agile flight through wooded areas.

Additional Information

• Region of Origin: North America
• Typical Sighting Period: Year-round in many areas, but most visible during fall migration and winter
• Plumage Details: Adults have blue-gray upperparts and reddish bars on white underparts. Immatures are brown above with thin brown streaks on the breast.
• Ecological Significance: Acts as a top predator in many environments, primarily feeding on medium-sized birds and small mammals, which helps regulate their populations.
• Conservation Status: Least Concern (Population is stable and increasing in many areas)
• Observation Tips: Look for them in suburban backyards near bird feeders or in dense deciduous forests. They are stealthy, so listen for their loud, nasal 'cak-cak-cak' call.