12K views · 1.5K reactions | Why do some Red-tailed Hawks look so different from others? Red-tailed Hawks are the most common and widespread raptor throughout North America. They have adapted region to region with different color variations to help them fit into their environment. Such as the dark colored Harlan’s red tailed hawk who blends in well with the trees up north! #FeatheredBeauty #RaptorDiversity #RedTailedHawk | Alaska Raptor Center | Facebook

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