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Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
Physical Description:
This is the most common hawk in the area so chances are, if you see a bird of prey, it is a red tailed hawk. Indicated by the name, the rusty colored tail is this bird’s distinguishing feature along with a creamy colored breast, and flecked feathers that are varying shades of brown and gray. Yellow feet and sharp talons.
Habitat:
Deciduous forests and open fields. Often this bird is sighted hunting by circling over an open area
Voice:
Hoarse scream
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