A fierce hunter with a striking rusty-red tail, this widespread raptor is a commanding presence as it soars over diverse landscapes across North America. The Red-tailed Hawk is a robust raptor with ...

This is the most widespread and familiar large hawk in North America ... especially west of the Mississippi: Western Red-tails can range from blackish to rufous-brown to nearly white.

Red-tailed hawks are known for their brick-colored ... Breeding season initiates a spectacular sequence of aerial acrobatics. Hawk pairs fly in large circles and gain great height before the ...