08.17.2019 - By Prairie Public
I have been seeing a red-tailed hawk quite frequently this summer. They are certainly one of the most commonly observed hawks across the state. Their broad wings and rounded tail easily identifies them as a type of hawk called a buteo. Then of course the red tail (actually more of a rusty color) and light-colored underbelly with a dark band, seals the identification as a red-tailed hawk.