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Bookmark or Share- Red-tailed hawk - WikipediaThe red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey that breeds throughout most of North America, from the interior of Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies. It is one of the most common members within the genus of Buteo in North America or worldwide. [3]
- Red-tailed Hawk Identification - All About BirdsRed-tailed Hawks are large hawks with typical Buteo proportions: very broad, rounded wings and a short, wide tail. Large females seen from a distance might fool you into thinking you’re seeing an eagle.
- Red-tailed hawk | Description, Prey, & Facts | Britannicared-tailed hawk, (Buteo jamaicensis), North American bird of prey (family Accipitridae) best known for its wide wingspan, its large size, and the red coloration of the dorsal side of its tail.
- 10 Fun Facts About the Red-tailed Hawk | Audubon - National Audubon SocietyThe Red-tailed Hawk is a great gateway species into birding or hawk watching. Among the large, soaring hawks known as buteos, Red-tails are the most widespread in North America. They often hunt along highways, circling overhead or hovering in place as they scan the ground for prey.
- Red-tailed Hawk Life History - All About BirdsRed-tailed Hawks are large, sharp-taloned birds that can be aggressive when defending nests or territories. They frequently chase off other hawks, eagles, and Great Horned Owls. Courting birds fly with legs hanging beneath them, or chase and swoop after each other, sometimes locking talons (see Cool Facts).
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