Red-tailed Hawk

Published: July 18, 2023, 6 p.m.

This is Episode 79. It's all about the Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis).This is one of North America\u2019s most common raptors. We find these birds from sea to shining sea across the continent.The Redtail is a generalist predator. It can eat many kinds of prey and thrive in a broad range of habitats. Besides seeing these birds along the highway, you\u2019re likely to spot a Red-tailed Hawk circling in the sky over a field, soaring or flapping slowly.In this episode, I cover the key traits of the Re...