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Definition of red-tailed hawk

red-tailed hawk

Plural:red-tailed hawks
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North American A large, common bird of prey (Buteo jamaicensis) native to North America, characterized by broad wings, a robust build, and, in adults, a distinctive rust-red tail.

Example

"As we hiked along the ridge, we spotted a red-tailed hawk soaring in wide circles above the canyon on thermal updrafts."

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• Nearby Words

red-headed woodpecker
red-necked keelback
red-tailed boa
red-tailed hawk
red-tailed pipe snake
red-winged blackbird
redbud

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Red-tailed hawk. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 22, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/red--tailed-hawk
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