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red-shouldered hawk

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Also known as: Buteo lineatus
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red-shouldered hawk
red-shouldered hawk Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus).

The red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) is a common North American hawk. It is a medium-sized bird of prey, approximately 50 cm (20 inches) long, characterized by a reddish-brown coloration and closely barred underparts. This hawk also features a banded tail and a light spot on the underside of its wings near the tips. Hawks, in general, are found on all continents except Antarctica and primarily feed on small mammals, reptiles, and insects, though some may prey on poultry.12

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