Swainson’s hawk

Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsonii) is a type of hawk found primarily in western North America and South America. Hawks, in general, are small to medium-sized birds of prey that inhabit every continent except Antarctica.12

While often misunderstood, most hawks are beneficial, preying on mammals, reptiles, and insects rather than poultry. They are skilled hunters, using their powerful talons and sharp beaks to capture and dismember their prey. Swainson's hawk is noted for its pointed wings and often has a dark breast. This species undertakes migrations, traveling from North America to South America annually.21