Cooper's Hawk is a photograph by Brian Wallace which was uploaded on March 23rd, 2020.
Cooper's Hawk
A close-up profile of a Cooper's Hawk recooperating at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland.... more
Title
Cooper's Hawk
Artist
Brian Wallace
Medium
Photograph - 2d Digital Image
Description
A close-up profile of a Cooper's Hawk recooperating at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland.
Size & shape:
A medium-sized hawk with the classic accipiter shape: broad, rounded wings and a very long tail. In Cooper’s Hawks, the head often appears large, the shoulders broad, and the tail rounded.
Color Pattern:
Adults are steely blue-gray above with warm reddish bars on the underparts and thick dark bands on the tail. Juveniles are brown above and crisply streaked with brown on the upper breast, giving them a somewhat hooded look compared with young Sharp-shinned Hawks' more diffuse streaking.
Behavior:
Look for Cooper’s Hawks to fly with a flap-flap-glide pattern typical of accipiters. Even when crossing large open areas they rarely flap continuously. Another attack maneuver is to fly fast and low to the ground, then up and over an obstruction to surprise prey on the other side.
Habitat:
Wooded habitats from deep forests to leafy subdivisions and backyards.
Uploaded
March 23rd, 2020
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Comments (14)
Gary F Richards
Awesome bird composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest BIRDS OF PREY
Gary F Richards
Beautiful close-up composition and excellent artwork! F/L … voted for this piece in the CLOSE UP OF A BIRD - CAGED OR IN WILD contest
Janette Boyd
Nicely done, Brian! The detail is great plus color of background is perfect. F/L
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Jenette, for the nice comment and L/F of my work. I appreciate it very much!
Lori Moon
Congratulations on your feature in Animal Mania
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Lori, for the nice comment and feature in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-animal-mania.html
Brian Wallace
Thanks Yolanda Lee, for featuring my work in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/positive-energy-.html
Brian Wallace
Thanks Scott Wallace Digital Designs, for featuring my work in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/faa-portraits--birds.html
Brian Wallace
Thanks Anthony Ellis, for featuring my work in the group, https://fineartamerica.com/groups/1-photo-manipulation.html
Brian Tada
Absolutely magnificent work on this stunning close-up, Brian! F/L
Brian Wallace replied:
Thanks Brian, for taking the time to view and comment on my work. Thanks for the L/F too.