Cooper’s Hawks are smaller than Red-tailed and Red-shouldered hawks. And they’ve evolved to maneuver through the tight branches and other obstacles of the forest as they hunt.
Tune into KRCB.org (104.9 FM Sonoma County) to listen for the current segment. Ear to the Wild is a short interstitial segment aired somewhat randomly throughout the day between other programs. They use shorts and postcards to fill airtime during breaks from Morning Edition and All Things Considered. Also during their music programing, as needed. Greta Mart tends to air them during her show around 4:47 or 5:47.
Check out these links for more information about the Cooper’s Hawk:
Animal Diversity: Accipiter cooperii, Cooper’s Hawk
All About Birds: Cooper’s Hawk