Testing those wings in the flight cage! ✨ Red-tailed hawks have an impressive wingspan of up to 4.5 feet, perfectly designed for soaring through the skies. They can reach speeds of up to 120 mph when diving for prey—true masters of the air! 🌬️🔥 #WildlifeRehabilitation #RedTailedHawk #FlightTest | Wildlife Care Association of Sacramento

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