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Red-tailed hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Description:

The most common bird of prey in North America. Its about 45-65cm. in length and about 110cm. wingspan. Its mostly brown along its back and head with white on its breast with some light streaking and white on the belly.

Habitat:

Inhabits a wide range of altitudes and habitats throughout North America.

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2 Comments

Lukas Ferrenburg
Lukas Ferrenburg 11 years ago

Thanks Christy!

ChristyHolland
ChristyHolland 11 years ago

What a beautiful youngster!! Great capture Lukas!

Lukas Ferrenburg
Spotted by
Lukas Ferrenburg

Oregon, USA

Spotted on Dec 5, 2012
Submitted on Dec 5, 2012

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