Definition

Noun: 1. Cooper's Hawk: A medium-sized hawk native to North America, characterized by its bluish-gray back and wings, reddish-barred chest, and a long, rounded tail. It is known for its agile, darting flight through wooded areas as it pursues birds and small mammals.

Usage

• This term is the formal scientific name (genus and species) for the bird commonly called Cooper's hawk.
• It is used in ornithological, scientific, and formal descriptive contexts.
• Example: "The study focused on the nesting habits of in urban environments."
• Example: "A blur of shot through the trees in pursuit of a jay."

Advanced Usage

• In taxonomic classification, places the bird within the genus , which includes other true hawks like the Sharp-shinned Hawk ().

Variants and Related Words

• Cooper's hawk (n): The common name for .
• Accipiter (n): The genus name for a group of bird-hunting hawks known for short, rounded wings and long tails, adapted for maneuvering in forests.
• Bird of prey / Raptor (n): General terms for carnivorous birds that hunt vertebrates, including hawks, eagles, and falcons.

Synonyms

• Cooper's hawk
• Blue darter (a historical or regional name referencing its flight and coloration)

Related Phrases

• Darting flight: A rapid, sudden, and agile flying pattern, characteristic of hawks like when hunting in forests.
  • Example: "It was identified by its distinctive darting flight through the canopy."

Noun

1. bluish-grey North American hawk having a darting flight