Red-tailed hawk - Wikipedia
The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey and one of the most common hawks in North America. In the United States, it is one of three species colloquially known as the …
Red-tailed Hawk - All About Birds
Feb 18, 2017 · Meet the fierce Red-tailed Hawk! This quick 2-minute introduction presents all the basic information you need to know about this common North American bird, from …
Red-tailed Hawk | Audubon Field Guide
At a Glance This is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America, bulky and broad-winged, designed for effortless soaring. An inhabitant of open country, the Red-tailed …
Red-tailed hawk | Description, Prey, & Facts | Britannica
Red-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.
Red-tailed Hawk Fact Sheet – HawkWatch International
Overview The Red-tailed Hawk is the most familiar raptor in North America, evident by every movie soundtrack that plays its screeching call whenever an outdoor scene is shown. They are …
Red-tailed Hawk - eBird
Incredible variation in plumages, including less common dark morphs and various regional differences. Eastern adults have brilliant reddish-orange tail and pale underparts with obvious …
Red-Tailed Hawk: ID, Habitat, Behavior & Conservation Facts
Nov 29, 2025 · Red-tailed hawk guide: Learn to identify North America's most common raptor by tail color, size, hunting behavior, habitat range, and conservation status.
Red-tailed Hawk Bird Facts (Buteo jamaicensis) | Birdfact
Red-tailed Hawks inhabit a wide range of open and semi-open habitats, including woodlands, prairies, deserts, and urban areas. They are found across North and Central America, from …
Red-Tailed Hawk Insights: Everything You Should Know
Apr 30, 2025 · What is a Red Tailed Hawk? The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a large raptor and a member of the Buteo genus, which includes several species of hawks known for …
Red-tailed hawk - The Raptor Center
A common hawk across its range, the red- tailed hawk has made a spectacular comeback since the days of hawk bounties. One of the most well known and commonly seen hawks in the …