Every birder knows it—hawks are some of the trickiest birds to identify. Sure, it's almost always obvious when you've seen a hawk. But which hawk? Red-tailed hawks are widespread across most of the ...

Use expert tips and a helpful chart to improve your hawk identification skills. Plus, learn about the common types of hawks ...

I’ve been seeing more red-tailed hawks out and about these last days of autumn. While driving along a busy road, I’ve seen one soaring in the air spreading out its wide, rufous tail and broad wings.

These hawks are native to most of North America and are known for the brick color of their tails. The photos were sent to 22News from Dan Melnik on Tuesday.

A red-tailed hawk lifts off from a branch in search of food on Tuesday at Lighthouse Field State Beach. About these birds, the Cornell Lab’s All About Birds website says, “This is probably the most ...