Red-shouldered Hawk

Description:

A juvenile Red-shouldered Hawk. They are most likely to be confused with juvenile broad-winged hawks, but can be distinguished by their long tails, crescent-like wing markings, and a more flapping, Accipiter-like (a series of flaps followed by a short glide) flight style.

Habitat:

Red-shouldered Hawks live in forests and swamps. They build their nests 6 to 15 meters (20 to 60 feet) above the ground in the branches of hardwood trees in wet woodland areas. They prefer to have dead trees nearby, where they can perch and see the forest floor.