**Description:** A small, secretive forest hawk with a short, squared-off tail and a blue-gray back. They are highly specialized for hunting small birds.
**Size & Weight:** 9–13 inches long with a 1.5–2 foot wingspan. Weighs 3–7 oz.
**Sexual Dimorphism:** Females are significantly larger than males.
**Behavior:** Powerful, high-speed hunters that navigate through dense vegetation with incredible agility. They often catch prey by surprise at backyard bird feeders.
**Habitat:** Thick forest brush and hemlock ravines.