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Cooper’s Hawks have short, powerful wings and a long tail; these adaptations give them the ability to be highly maneuverable in dense forest habitats.
Sharp-shinned Hawks have especially long middle toes and large eyes, these adaptations help them to capture the small, agile birds that make up almost their entire diet.
Red-tailed Hawks are common across much of the US and Canada. They are often seen soaring above open fields.
Varies by species. Some hawks are mainly year-round residents, while others are short to medium-distance migrants.
Hawks are birds of prey with a diet of mostly birds and small mammals.
Nest in trees.
Appearance varies by species.
Maps provided by Birds of North America Online.
Maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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