Zoology of the ZooPl. CXLV
Red-shouldered hawk
Buteo lineatus
Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
Fig. 1. Red-shouldered hawk
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 43-61 cm long; wingspan about 0.9-1.1 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 0.5-0.8 kg |
| Food | Frogs, snakes, lizards, rodents |
| Lifespan | About 15-20 years (est.) |
| Society | Pairs; noisy |
| Habitat | forest, wetland |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
The common hawk of Florida swamps and suburbs; Florida birds are paler. Its "kee-ah" call is copied by blue jays.
Observe: Watch for checkered black-and-white wings and translucent "windows" near the wingtips.