Cooper's Hawk
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Accipiter cooperii
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Description: |
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A medium-sized bird measuring up to 20 inches in length with a 28 inch wingspan. Adult is slate gray above, dark cap, and rusted below. Immiature is brown above and whitish below, with fine streaks. Tail is rounded. |
Range: |
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Breeds from North America to central Mexico and winters from the United States to Central America. |
Distribution and Abundance in Florida: |
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Habitat(s): |
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Mixed forests and open woodlands. |
Reproduction: |
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4 or 5 dull-white eggs are laid on a platform of sticks and twigs, usually more than 20 feet off the ground. |
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Food: |
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This species feeds on small birds, mammals, and reptiles. |
Comments: |
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Can be found in South Florida during the winter months only. This species is listed as threatened or of special concern in a number of states. |
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