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Red-tailed Hawk
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Habitat and behaviour
Habitat: Open country, roadsides.
Diet: Rodents, rabbits.
Best time to spot: Soars; screams in every film.
When to look
Check local eBird bar charts for timing in your state; range and season vary a lot across the US.
Recent US sightings
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Kit that helps
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