Feeding a Wild Red Tailed Hawk

This is probably the most common hawk in North America. If you've got sharp eyes you'll see several individuals on almost any long car ride, anywhere.

If asked why a Red-Tailed Hawk is called a Red-Tailed Hawk most children will answer, “It has a red tail!” They are correct for the bright brownish-red tail feathers gave it its name. This large raptor is rather vocal and can often be heard calling as it soars high above or perches on a tree in its nesting territory.