![]() ![]() Juvenile Goshawks have streaky brown feathers. Like other hawks, females are larger than males. Adult Goshawks have slate-grey wings and a pale grey underbelly. Northern Goshawk’s are classified as a large hawk and are close to the size of a goose. Their migration usually begins mid-October so it is the best chance to spot them soaring through the sky.Ĭooper’s Hawks are secretive and quieter during their breeding season, this is in spring and is usually the worst time to go if you want to catch a glimpse. They like to take flight early in the mornings, around sunrise. Some birdwatchers have noticed them more in urban areas such as the twin cities, but it is not the most ideal place to be watching for a hawk.Īutumn, particularly October, is the best time to try and spot a Cooper’s Hawk. They are a migratory bird, but some have been known to take up permanent residence in the south-east of Minnesota. There is no particular place of abundance of the Cooper’s Hawk, but in Minnesota they are most commonly seen in the southern regions of the state. They make their nests in trees and are classified as an aerial forager, they are known for being silent. Cooper’s Hawks stay in wooded habitats, ranging all the way from dense, leafy forests to certain backyards. Juveniles have brown backs and wings and have streaks of brown feathers covering their underbelly. Adults have feathers of steel blue on their back and wings, and have warm red feathers covering their bellies. They are native to northern America and classified by IUCN as least concern, with a note of an increasing population.Ĭooper’s Hawks are crow-sized hawks and are known as having a typical hawk shape. However, there are a decent amount of hawks that decide to stay in Minnesota all year round.Ĭooper’s Hawks are classified as a medium size hawk, they are similar in size to a crow and once again the females are usually much bigger than the males. The best time to see the Sharp-Shinned Hawk is during the winter when they are migratory residents in Minnesota. That being said, you are most likely to find one in coniferous tress, roosting close to the trunk. They raise their young together, males catching prey when the hatchling is first born.ĭue to their wide distribution, there isn’t a place in Minnesota where Sharp-Shinned Hawks are commonly seen. When mating, a male and a female can be seen flying overhead in a circular motion as a show of courtship. The hawk has two distinct calls, one that is said to sound like ‘kik-kik-kik-kik’ and a shrill squeal. The Sharp-Shinned Hawk’s habitat is in dense forests, this is where it makes its nest, on low baring trees. Juvenile Sharp-Shinned Hawks are covered in brown feathers and some have white underbelly feathers. It has pale orange feathers covering its breast. The Sharp-Shinned Hawk has slate-coloured feathers covering its wings and back. IUCN has classified the conservation status of the Sharp-Shinned Hawk to be least concern. The females are approximately one-third larger than their male counter parts. The Sharp-Shinned Hawk is a very small species of hawk, the males being the smallest hawks in the USA. “ Sharp-Shinned Hawk” by ‘ Dennis Murhpy‘ is licensed under CC BY 2.0 Want to attract birds of prey to your yard? Take a look at our article! They really are a fascinating set of birds and if you read on, I think you’ll find it fascinating too. Now that we’ve discussed a little about Minnesota itself and the hawks that reside there, let’s learn a little more about each of these hawks.īelow I’ve made a profile for these nine species of hawks, including general descriptions and their best viewing spots. Itasca state park is also a good bird-watching spot if you are specifically looking for a Broad-Winged Hawk. In Frontenac State Park you are able to see migrating hawks such as the Sharp-Shinned, Broad-Winged and Red-Tailed Hawk. Some of these state parks are known for being excellent bird-watching spots. ![]() There are 75 state parks in total in Minnesota, the most popular being Fort Snelling State Park with yearly visits of close to 800,000. Minnesota is known as the ‘Land of 10,000 lakes’, despite having over 15,000, and it has an impressive number of state parks. Minnesota is described as having a typical continental climate, meaning they have harsh winters and humid summers.īecause it is a mid-western state, this allows the climate to have clear, distinct characteristics for each of its seasons. ![]() The Ferruginous Hawk is very rare in Minnesota and is usually only seen on the western edge of Minnesota. The Red-Tailed Hawk is the hawk you are most likely to encounter when in Minnesota and the hawk you are least likely to encounter is the Ferruginous Hawk. Want to learn more? This book on the Birds of Prey of North America is a fantastic read! The nine species of hawk are: Sharp-Shinned Hawk Some of this wildlife includes hawks, nine species of hawk can be seen in Minnesota. ![]()
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