The Red-Tailed Hawk is one of the most popular hawks in North America. Most Red-Tailed Hawks are rich brown above and pale below, with a streaked belly and on the wing underside. Their behavior typically includes flying high in circles over an open field looking for prey.
| FAST FACTS | |
|---|---|
| SCIENTIFIC NAME | BUTEO JAMAICENSIS |
| WHERE IN THE WILD? | OPEN WOODLAND, DESERT, GRASSLANDS, PASTURES OF NORTH AND CENTRAL AMERICA AND WEST INDIES |
| WHAT'S ON THE MENU? | MAMMALS, BIRDS, SNAKES |
| LIFE EXPECTANCY | 21 YEARS |