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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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EmilyMarino
EmilyMarino 10 years ago

Great spotting Jackson Welter! However, this is not a buteo, but and accipiter. I believe this is a Cooper's Hawk. They have short wings and a long tail. Perfect adaptation for hunting birds in forests.

Jackson Welter
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Jackson Welter

Montgomery, Alabama, USA

Spotted on Dec 29, 2013
Submitted on Mar 13, 2014

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