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One of the most common hawks in North America, the Red-tailed Hawk is often seen soaring in wide circles or perched on roadside poles scanning for prey.
Interesting facts
- Their piercing scream is the sound most often used for eagles in movies and TV.
- They can spot a mouse from 100 feet in the air.
- Red-tailed Hawks often mate for life and reuse nests for years.
Habitat
Open fields, deserts, roadsides, and woodland edges across North America.
Food
Small mammals such as rodents and rabbits, plus birds and reptiles.