- Download
- Full Size JPEG
- Captured
- Camera
- Canon Canon EOS R7
- Lens
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
- Exposure
- 1/500 s
- Aperture
- f/6.3
- ISO
- 100
- Focal length
- 600 mm
- Dimensions
- 5046 × 3367
- Megapixels
- 17.0
- File size
- 3.4 MB
- Location
- Unknown
June 28, 2025 • Canon Canon EOS R7 • 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 015
Species Profile
Species notes
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 striatus). The species was named in 1828 by Charles Lucien Bonaparte in honor of his friend and fellow ornithologist, William Cooper. Other common names for Cooper's hawk include: big blue darter, chicken hawk, flying cross, hen hawk, quail hawk, striker, and swift hawk. Many of the names applied to Cooper's hawks refer to their ability to hunt large and evasive prey using extremely well-developed agility. This species primarily hunts small-to-medium-sized birds, but will also commonly take small mammals and sometimes reptiles. Like most related hawks, Cooper's hawks prefer to nest in tall trees with extensive canopy cover and can commonly produce up to two to four fledglings depending on conditions.
Scientific nameAstur cooperii
FamilyHawks, Eagles, and Kites
OrderAccipitriformes
Conservation statusLeast Concern
Wingspan (m)75.5
Photo Collection Overview
Photo capture coverage for this species.
Latest captureJune 28, 2025
Earliest captureJune 28, 2025
Locations0 tagged
