Cooper's Hawk vs Black Kite
Accipiter cooperii compared with Milvus migrans
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Cooper's Hawk | Black Kite |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Accipiter cooperii | Milvus migrans |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.2 cm (19.0 in) | 91.5 cm (36.0 in) |
| Weight | 429.6666666666667 g (15.16 oz) | 753.8333333333334 g (26.59 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 3-6 | 1-4 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Cooper's Hawk
Black Kite
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 …
Black Kite
The Black Kite is a medium-large raptor with brown plumage, a slightly forked tail, and an agile, buoyant flight style. It is one of the most abundant and widespread raptors in the world, inhabiting open woodlands, farmland, wetlands, and urban areas across Africa, Europe, Asia, and Australia. It is an opportunistic scavenger and hunter, feeding on carrion, fish, small vertebrates, insects, and refuse.