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Cooper's Hawk

Accipiter cooperii

Cooper's Hawks are stealthy forest hawks found scattered throughout the state. Birds are thier preferred prey. Recent surveys indicate that populations are on the rise in New York, following bans on DDT.

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Erie

Specimen #264

Date: January,  2011
Location: Lake View,  NY
Notes:  Young hawk on a kill. Thanks Terry!
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