Cooper's Hawk vs Long-legged Buzzard
Accipiter cooperii compared with Buteo rufinus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cooper's Hawk | Long-legged Buzzard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter cooperii | Buteo rufinus |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | 89.5 cm (35.2 in) |
| Weight | 429.6666666666667 g (15.16 oz) | 1144.0 g (40.35 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 2-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Cooper's Hawk
Least Concern
Long-legged Buzzard
About These Birds
Cooper's Hawk
Cooper's Hawk, <em>Accipiter cooperii</em>, is a medium-sized member of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), well known across North America for its skilled pursuit of birds through wooded landscapes. This species inhabits forest environments and is often associated with both mature woodland and suburban areas with tree cover. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature beyond nesting data. Cooper's Hawk is assessed as Least Concern. Its nest is a platform structure (type …