Habitat
The
Red-tailed hawk is known to be an eurytopic species or a species
able to live in very diverse areas. They can be found almost anywhere in
North America ranging from central Alaska and northern Canada, to as far
south as Panama and ranging from the dry climate of the west to the
temperate forests of the east.
The Red-tailed hawks are also known to inhabit open fields and deserts, deciduous woodlands, mountain forests and grasslands. The only habitat that the Red-tailed hawk does not occupy is dense forest areas. They do tend to move toward the warmer climates when winter starts to approach.
They
are a very versatile species and are able to be so dispersed because of
an abundance of food sources, diverse
nesting trees
and the ability to
adapt to different climates. Some red-tailed hawks have even been seen
nesting on cacti in the southwest region of the United States.
The Red-tailed hawk range has been able to increase
over time due to forest clearing for agricultural use and for building
new residential areas for humans.
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