1K views · 1.3K reactions | DISCOVER NATURE NOTES: Their piercing calls are often dubbed for eagles in the movies. Red-tailed hawks have strong senses as well. Hear their unique sound and learn more in this week's Discover Nature Note. https://mdc.mo.gov/blogs/discover-nature-notes/hollywoods-voice-choice-0 | Missouri Dept. of Conservation | Facebook

A Red-tailed Hawk responding with a shriek to his assailants 📢 #birdsounds #birdcalls #redtailedhawk | Navarre Marshall

Red-tailed Hawks in North American do between 60% - 80% of their hunting from an elevated perch. They visually search the terrain below for prey. We love this video from Mick Thompson that really captures the moment! [Image Description: A Red-tailed Hawk perches on a tree branch, its eyes darting back and forth as it looks at the ground below. Then the bird takes off. We then see another angle of the bird as it takes off in slow motion.] | Bird Alliance of Oregon