Lake Allatoona, Ga. - Information Guide

Birds at Lake Allatoona

Birds of Prey by Monteen McCord

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Monteen is a renowned birds of prey expert. She is one of the few in the state of Georgia. Monteen has dedicated her life to rescuing, rehabilitating and educating people about every aspect of these amazing birds. To learn the details of the birds listed below contact contact Monteen through Hawk Talk.

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OSPREY - Large Raptor

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Photo by Monteen
                                                                                                                                       
  • White breast and belly.                                                                  
  • Black back and wings.
  • Long wings, held with wingtips angled slightly backwards. 
  • Dark eye stripe.
  • Crown and forehead white.
  • Size: 54-58 cm (21-23 in)
  • Wingspan: 150-180 cm (59-71 in)
  • Weight: 1400-2000 g (49.42-70.6 ounces)

Copper's Hawk

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A medium-sized hawk of the forest, the Cooper's Hawk specializes in eating birds. It is built for fast flight through the obstacle course of trees and limbs.
  • Medium-sized hawk.
  • Tail long, rounded, and barred.
  • Wings short and rounded.
  • Back dark gray or gray-brown.
  • Underparts barred reddish and white.
  • Size: 39-50 cm (15-20 in)
  • Wingspan: 62-90 cm (24-35 in)
  • Weight: 250-597 g (8.83-21.07 ounces

Horned Owl

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Found from the Arctic tundra to the tropical rainforest, from the desert to suburban backyards, the Great Horned Owl is one of the most widespread and common owls in North America.
Prominent ear tufts widely spaced on head.
  • Size: 46-63 cm (18-25 in)
  • Wingspan: 101-145 cm (40-57 in)
  • Weight: 910-2500 g (32.12-88.25 ounces)