Northeast · Atlantic Flyway

Cooper's Hawk in Massachusetts

Accipiter cooperiiTaxonomy pending

UncommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
4Active months

About Cooper's Hawk in Massachusetts

Cooper's Hawk is a North American backyard bird.

In Massachusetts, this species is classified as uncommon. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months. The best months to observe this bird are April, May, September, October.

Monthly Activity — Cooper's Hawk in Massachusetts

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Feb
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RegularSeasonalRare

Identification

ColorsVaries
SizeSee profile
HabitatVaries
FamilyTaxonomy pending

Best Time to See Cooper's Hawk in Massachusetts

January
Low
February
Low
March
Active
April
Active
May
Active
June
Active
July
Low
August
Low
September
Active
October
Active
November
Active
December
Low

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Cooper's Hawk in Massachusetts: Quick Facts

The Cooper's Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) is an uncommon bird in Massachusetts. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the Northeast region and the Atlantic Flyway migration corridor.

Preferred habitats include varies. The best months to spot this species in Massachusetts are April, May, September, October. For birders in Boston and throughout Massachusetts, knowing the seasonal patterns of Cooper's Hawk can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Distribution varies. Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Massachusetts using the related birds section.