Red-shouldered Hawk vs Red-tailed Hawk
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Red-shouldered Hawk
0.61 m
Human
1.75 m
Red-tailed Hawk
0.65 m
| Red-shouldered Hawk | Red-tailed Hawk | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 0.47–0.71 kg | 0.69–1.46 kg |
| Length | 38–61 cm | 45–65 cm |
| Wingspan | 0.94–1.07 m | 1.1–1.41 m |
| Top Speed | 60 km/h | 190 km/h |
| Lifespan | 10–19 yrs | 10–21 yrs |
| Incubation | 33 days | 30 days |
| Offspring | 2–5 | 1–5 |
| Diet | Carnivore | Carnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Diurnal | Diurnal |
| Migration | Partial Migrant | Partial Migrant |
| Habitat | Forest, Wetland, Woodland, River, Lake, Farmland | Forest, Woodland, Grassland, Desert, Farmland, Mountain, Urban |
| Regions | North America | North America |
| Family | Accipitridae | Accipitridae |
| Order | Accipitriformes | Accipitriformes |