Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis
Least ConcernThe Red-tailed Hawk is the most common large hawk in North America, often seen perched along highways. Adults show a rich brick-red tail, and its scream is often dubbed over eagles in films.
Males and females of this species look mostly alike.
Quick facts
- Conservation status
- Least Concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Region
- North America
- Scientific name
- Buteo jamaicensis
- Card variants in the game
- 2
Real rarity, real conservation
This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.
Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.
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