The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey. source
The red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird of prey.
The red-tailed hawk of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens. source
The red-tailed hawk of three species colloquially known in the United States as the "chickenhawk," though it rarely preys on standard sized chickens.
The red-tailed hawk is one of the most common buteos in North America. source
The red-tailed hawk is one of the most common buteos in North America.
Red-tailed hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range. source
Red-tailed hawks can acclimate to all the biomes within their range.
Red-tailed hawks is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1,600 g (1.5 to 3.5 lb). source
Red-tailed hawks is one of the largest members of the genus Buteo in North America, typically weighing from 690 to 1,600 g (1.5 to 3.5 lb).
Red-tailed hawks measuring 45–65 cm (18–26 in) in length. source
Red-tailed hawks measuring 45–65 cm (18–26 in) in length.
A wingspan Red-tailed hawks from 110–145 cm (43–57 in). source
A wingspan Red-tailed hawks from 110–145 cm (43–57 in).
The red-tailed hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males. source
The red-tailed hawk displays sexual dimorphism in size, with females averaging about 25% heavier than males.
The subspecies Harlan's hawk (B. j. harlani) is sometimes considered a separate species (B. harlani). source
The subspecies Harlan's hawk (B. j. harlani) is sometimes considered a separate species (B. harlani).
Red-tailed hawk plumage can be variable, depending on the subspecies and the region. source
Red-tailed hawk plumage can be variable, depending on the subspecies and the region.
The red-tailed hawk is one of the most widely scattered hawks in the Americas. source
The red-tailed hawk is one of the most widely scattered hawks in the Americas.
In flight, this red-tailed hawk soars with wings often in a slight dihedral, flapping as little as possible to conserve energy. source
In flight, this red-tailed hawk soars with wings often in a slight dihedral, flapping as little as possible to conserve energy.
The cry of the red-tailed hawk is a two to three second hoarse, rasping scream, described as kree-eee-ar. source
The cry of the red-tailed hawk is a two to three second hoarse, rasping scream, described as kree-eee-ar.
The red-tailed hawk is carnivorous, and an opportunistic feeder. source
The red-tailed hawk is carnivorous, and an opportunistic feeder.
The red-tailed hawk commonly employs one of two hunting techniques. source
The red-tailed hawk commonly employs one of two hunting techniques.
The red-tailed hawk reaches sexual maturity at two years of age. source
The red-tailed hawk reaches sexual maturity at two years of age.
The red-tailed hawk is monogamous, mating with the same individual for many years. source
The red-tailed hawk is monogamous, mating with the same individual for many years.
the red-tailed hawk will only take a new mate when its original mate dies. source
the red-tailed hawk will only take a new mate when its original mate dies.
A clutch of one to three eggs of red-tailed hawk is laid in March or April, depending upon latitude. source
A clutch of one to three eggs of red-tailed hawk is laid in March or April, depending upon latitude.
The red-tailed hawk is a popular bird in falconry, particularly in the United States. source
The red-tailed hawk is a popular bird in falconry, particularly in the United States.
The sport of falconry is tightly regulated and where red-tailed hawks are both widely available and allowed to novice falconers. source
The sport of falconry is tightly regulated and where red-tailed hawks are both widely available and allowed to novice falconers.
Average life span of Red-tailed hawks in the wild is 21 years. source
Average life span of Red-tailed hawks in the wild is 21 years.
