Zoology of the ZooPl. CXLIV
Red-tailed hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
Aves · Accipitriformes · Accipitridae
Fig. 1. Red-tailed hawk
Fig. 2. Range
| Length or height | About 45-65 cm long; wingspan about 1.1-1.4 m |
|---|---|
| Weight | About 0.7-1.5 kg |
| Food | Rodents, rabbits, snakes |
| Lifespan | About 10-20 years (est.) |
| Society | Pairs |
| Habitat | grassland, forest, urban |
| Range | North America |
| Wild or tame | Wild |
The most common large hawk in North America. Its scream is the sound film-makers dub over bald eagles.
Observe: Look for the brick-red tail on adults and the dark belly band.