About the Cooper's Hawk
Cooper's hawk 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Astur cooperii |
| Species Codes | coohaw, COHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Cooper's Hawk belong to?
The Cooper's Hawk (Astur cooperii) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Cooper's Hawk?
Cooper's hawk 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....
Where can I report a Cooper's Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Cooper's Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code coohaw, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Accipitriformes
Order
250
Species in Family
143,552
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