“Juvenile Cooper’s Hawk Framed by Desert Foliage” - stock photo

A juvenile Cooper’s Hawk (Accipiter cooperii) perched in a tree, partially framed by branches, with warm evening light creating a pink backdrop in Phoenix, Arizona. These agile raptors are skilled bird hunters, often found in both deserts and suburban neighborhoods. Protecting their habitats, especially urban green spaces and desert woodlands, ensures the survival of these important predators in maintaining ecological balance.