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The red-tailed hawk is the most widespread hawk in North America. Its bulky, broad wings are ideal for soaring. Often, they can be spotted perched in roadside poles or gliding over fields and through forests. Adults can usually be identified by their signature reddish-brown tail, while the rest of their plumage varies in color.
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Their iconic scream is so dramatic and powerful that it’s often used in movies to represent any bird of prey—even eagles! Despite being a common sight across North America, its call has become the go-to Hollywood sound effect for fierceness and majesty in the skies.