Ornithological Survey

Common Name: Cooper's Hawk

Scientific Name (Genus-species): Accipiter gentilis

Length (bill-tail): 14-20" Wingspan: 29-37"

Identifying Chacteristics: more white underbelly when gliding, end of tail is rounded

Habitat: open forests, soars with wind currents, perches on top of trees looking for song bird prey

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