Hawks that have visited our Summit County, Ohio backyard
...... Cooper's Hawk ...... Red-Shouldered Hawk ...... Red-Tailed Hawk ......
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The Red-shouldered Hawk is 17-24 inches in length with a wingspan of 37-44 inches. They weigh between 17-27 ounces.
Left: Feb. 20, 2007 |
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The Red-tailed hawk at right; see the difference in coloration on the chest and tail? See the difference in the shape of the tail? Photo: Feb. 25, 2007 |
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Facts from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (2007) http://www.birds.cornell.edu