20 facts about Red-tailed Hawks:
The Red-tailed Hawk is a bird of prey that belongs to the family Accipitridae.
They are commonly found throughout North America.
The Red-tailed Hawk's scientific name is Buteo jamaicensis.
They are the most common hawk in North America.
They are also known as chicken hawks, because they are known to prey on chickens and other domestic fowl.
The Red-tailed Hawk is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to 56 inches.
They can weigh up to 3.5 pounds.
Red-tailed Hawks have broad, rounded wings and a short, wide tail.
Their plumage varies widely, but is generally brownish-red above and white below.
Red-tailed Hawks are carnivorous, and feed on a variety of prey, including small mammals, birds, reptiles, and insects.
They are skilled hunters and are capable of taking prey much larger than themselves.
Red-tailed Hawks are monogamous, and mate for life.
They build large nests, often reusing the same nest year after year.
Both male and female Red-tailed Hawks take turns incubating the eggs and feeding the young.
Red-tailed Hawks are known for their distinctive "kee-eee-ar" call.
They are a long-lived species, with some individuals living for up to 25 years in the wild.
Red-tailed Hawks are protected under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
They are a popular subject of bird watching and are often used as a symbol of power and freedom in artwork and literature.
Red-tailed Hawks have been known to attack humans who come too close to their nests or young.
They are a valuable part of many ecosystems, helping to keep populations of small mammals and other prey in check.
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