Cooper's Hawk
Astur cooperii
About the Cooper's Hawk
Cooper's hawk (Astur cooperii) is a medium-sized hawk native to the North American continent and found from southern Canada to Mexico. This species was formerly placed in the genus Accipiter. As in many birds of prey, the male is smaller than the female. The birds found east of the Mississippi River tend to be larger on average than the birds found to the west. It is easily confused with the smaller but similar sharp-shinned hawk. (Accipiter...
Key Facts
- Very commonly spotted - over 158,769 observations recorded!
Classification
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scientific name of the Cooper's Hawk?
The scientific name of the Cooper's Hawk is Astur cooperii.
How many Cooper's Hawk sightings have been recorded?
158,769 observations of the Cooper's Hawk have been recorded on iNaturalist.
158,769
observations on iNaturalist
