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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

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.

1 Species ID Suggestions

Liam
Liam 12 years ago
Cooper's Hawk
Accipiter cooperii Cooper's Hawk


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6 Comments

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

I love a considerate critter!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Thanks Karen. I was lucky that it was calling before it slowly flew over me! I was able to get my camera ready!

KarenL
KarenL 12 years ago

Great capture Cindy!

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

It sure does! Thanks again Liam :)

Liam
Liam 12 years ago

Yes, a juvie. Looks almost like mine: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/786...

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 12 years ago

Yay! I got one right :) Is it a juvenile? Thanks Liam

Escondido, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 7, 2012
Submitted on Mar 8, 2012

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