Name
of
bird:Coopers Hawk
Scientific name:
Accipiter Cooperii
Physical Characteristics:
Medium sized hawk from 14 to 20 inches in length.The adults have a grey,blue, and black the underside is white, horizontally streaked with bars .The head has a black cap and there are three black bands on the tail.The outer tail feathers are shorter than the rest of the tail feathers .
Habitat Description:
A forest dwelling bird found in deciduous woodlands but also seen in urban areas. Not around farm woodlots.
Diet:
Known as a predator of birds, Coopers hawk also feeds on mammals, particularly squirrels and chipmunks. Once known as a regular predator in poultry yards, its one of many "chicken hawks".
Written by
Sam