"The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum, just west of Tucson, is home to one of the most spectacular and accessible avian demonstrations in the U.S."
Raptor Free Flight Species Information
Ferruginous Hawk - Buteo regalis
Range: |
Summer/spring in southwestern Canada, western US and Great Basin states; southeastern AZ and northern Mexico during winter. |
Length: |
20-26 inches (51-66 cm) |
Wingspan: |
53-60 inches (135-152 cm) |
Weight: |
F: 4 pounds (1231 g) M: ~2.33 pounds (1059 g) |
Lifespan: |
10-20 years |
Average Clutch Size: |
3-4 eggs |
Nesting Sites: |
Large nests made of sticks are on cliffs, the ground, or trees. Pairs sometimes build multiple nest sites but only use one. |
Common Prey: |
Prairie dogs, rabbits, ground squirrels, and other rodents. |
Predators: |
Larger raptors like Golden Eagles, coyotes or foxes. |
Comments: |
Ferruginous Hawk is largest hawk in North America. Light and dark morphs exist with dark morphs less common. |
Ferruginous Hawk at the Desert Museum:
