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New Content-wide Assessment of Raptor Population Trends
(Posted 2012-02-01)
A new report by the Raptor Population Index (RPI) Project shows that the majority of the 26 species of migratory raptors across North America are either recovering or in stable condition.

HMANA Research Award
(Posted 2011-12-01)
The HMANA Research Award supports field studies relating to raptor migration ecology and behavior, population monitoring, and conservation.

Hawkwatcher's Exchange forum
(Posted 2011-03-15)
A place where hawkwatch sites can post job notices for counters or volunteers or where counters can offer their services. It is also a forum for general raptor-related announcements and regional discussions

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North American Raptors
Migration and Natural History Information by species

Red-tailed Hawk
Buteo jamaicensis


Common and widespread, this is probably the most conspicuous raptor in North America. Not surprisingly, it is well represented at hawk watches over much of the continent - although some populations or individuals may be sedentary. Major concentration points are Marin Headlands, CA, Goshute Mountain, NV, around the Great Lakes, and along the Kittatinny Ridge of New Jersey and Pennsylvania. Migration numbers are on the thin side in the northern Rockies, Texas, and the southeast. One of the first migrants of spring, with some adults on the move in February. Immatures continue into April. Southbound migration peaks from late October through mid November, but some birds may be on the move much earlier or later. A significant flight of northward dispersing young is seen at Braddock Bay, NY in August.


Additional information about Red-tailed Hawks