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Red-tailed Hawks have impressive calls that are easily identified.

I have seen Red-tailed Hawks in numerous places, from the deep backcountry in Yellowstone National Park to urban cities to my own suburban backyard! Pick a habitat, such as pastures, parks, deserts, roadsides, rainforests, woodlands, fields, or scrublands, and you’ll find them thriving. These hawks are highly adaptable, and there is no real description of their preferred habitats because they seem to be comfortable everywhere. The best way to identify them is by looking for their characteristic red tail. The color of a Red-tailed Hawk’s plumage can be anything from nearly white to virtually black, so coloration is not a reliable indicator. These large raptors are often seen on long drives in the countryside, soaring in the sky or perched on a fence post. Red-tailed Hawks are one of the most prevalent birds of prey in the United States! I use their site OFTEN to learn new information about birds! Some of the range maps below were generously shared with permission from The Birds of The World, published by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology. 30 Types of WATER BIRDS That Live in the United States (Ducks, herons, loons, etc.).The 27 Most Common BACKYARD Birds in the United States!.To learn more about other birds in the United States, check out these guides! Falcons, Eagles, & Vultures (#20 – #26).Click the link to jump straight to that section!

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Today, you will learn about 26 types of raptors that live in the United States! Luckily, in the United States, there are many species in all sorts of different habitats. Raptors are popular animals that tend to catch people’s interest more than most other species. This question is common, both for birders and non-birders alike. What kinds of birds of prey can you find in the United States?