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| Cooper's Hawk (Accipitercooperii) |
| Cooper's hawks belong to a family of hawks known as Accipiters. These hawks prey mostly on other birds. Their long tails act as rudders that allow them to be extremely maneuverable in wooded areas as they hunt birds on the wing. The Cooper's hawk is about the size of a crow. Of its relatives, the sharp-shinned hawk is smaller and the northern goshawk is larger. Cooper's hawks normally nest in the heavy forest, laying 2-5 eggs. Sometimes they will use an old squirrel or crow's nest. Size: 39-50 cm (15-20 in) Wingspan: 62-90 cm (24-35 in) Weight: 250-597 g (8.83-21.07 ounces) Medium-sized hawk. Tail long, rounded, and barred. Wings short and rounded. Back dark gray or gray-brown. Underparts barred reddish and white. Dark crown contrasts with nape. Legs yellow. Eyes orange or red. Tail ends in white tail band. |
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