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Coppers hawk
The Cooper’s hawk, scientific name: Accipiter cooperii is a medium sized hawk ranging anywhere from 15.5-20.5 inches in length with a 28-25 inch wingspan. The Cooper’s hawk is a short-distance migrant. They are notorious for being primarily bird eaters and also stand out because of their methods of hunting and killing prey.
The Cooper’s hawk uses its long tail to help in maneuver through dense forest and brush to capture prey and as a result about 23% of hawks surveyed were found to have fractures in their chest bones (specifically the wishbone.)
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Aplomado Falcon
The Aplomado falcon is a species of great concern.