| Cooper's Hawk | ||
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Classification(s) : | Predator, Prey |
| Cat Name : | Hawk | |
| Common Name : | Cooper's Hawk | |
| Scientific Name : | Accipiter cooperii | |
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| Physical Description : | A medium sized hawk with a long rounded tail and feathers of a dark gray or gray brown on the back. It’s underside is generally reddish and barred with white. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 15-20 Inches (39-50 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | Compact and agile, this bird hunts small birds and mammals in the undergrowth of forests and patches of trees. |
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| Social Organization : | Generally solitary, but occasionally pairs. |
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| Approval Level : | None; Attacks on very small forest dwelling cats would not be uncommon during the spring and summer months. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | High; While small, they possess talons that have the potential to maim or kill. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Raptor; They must be attacks when they swoop down, as they rarely roost low enough to be within reach. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Small Raptors | |
| Food Quality : | High; A good amount of rich, nutritious meat. | |
| Danger Level : | Medium (Kits and small apprentices are vulnerable); Cooper’s Hawks will strike against a cat they see as easy prey. |
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