Cooper's Hawk
Identification: the medium sized Accipiter with short wings,
long rounded tail, fairly large
head that in flight projects far beyond wings. Immatures
have yellow eye and adults red. Adult birds have dark cap and grayish nape.
Adult |
Adult |
Immature- Charles City County, Virginia |
Immature- Carteret County, North Carolina (Note the brown head, back with tail initiating transition =============================================
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A pair of Cooper's Hawks were observed on
April 10, 2006 in the City of Richmond, Virginia. On this date, the
male was observed with prey in it's bill with the female flying up to
accompany him, whereupon he presented the prey to the female and mating
commenced. Subsequent to this date, I have both observed and heard the
male several times but have not observed the female or found a nest. |
