Accipiter cooperii
Cooper's Hawk
A medium-sized hawk with broad, rounded wings and a very long tail. Known for its agile flight through wooded areas.
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Plumage & appearance
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.
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