What does the Cooper's Hawk eat?
Accipiter cooperii
Spotted a bird? Identify it instantly with the Birdby app
Open the appThe Cooper's Hawk's diet shapes where and when you'll find it. Understanding what it eats helps you predict where to look.
Diet overview
Carnivore, primarily preying on medium-sized birds (e.g., American Robins, European Starlings, Mourning Doves) and small mammals (e.g., chipmunks, squirrels).
How it forages
A highly agile and stealthy hunter, often ambushing prey from a perch or pursuing it through dense vegetation. Primarily preys on birds, catching them in flight or on the ground. Also takes small mammals, reptiles, and insects.
When it feeds
Diurnal.
Explore the Cooper's Hawk
Identify birds anywhere
Free on iOS, Android, and Web. Photo & sound identification, full species database, and your personal life list.