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Red-tailed Hawk in Oregon

Buteo jamaicensis — Accipitridae

CommonAbundance
Year-round residentSeasonal status
12Active months
213,815Observations

About Red-tailed Hawk in Oregon

Red-tailed Hawk is a North American backyard bird.

In Oregon, this species is classified as common. It is a year-round resident, present in all 12 months.

Monthly Activity — Red-tailed Hawk in Oregon

Relative frequency of observations by month. Higher bars indicate peak periods for this species.

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Identification

FamilyAccipitridae
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Best Time to See Red-tailed Hawk in Oregon

January
Peak
February
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March
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April
Peak
May
Peak
June
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July
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August
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September
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October
Peak
November
Peak
December
Peak

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Red-tailed Hawk in Oregon: Quick Facts

The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a common bird in Oregon. It is classified as a year-round resident in the state, falling within the West region and the Pacific Flyway migration corridor.

For birders in Portland and throughout Oregon, knowing the seasonal patterns of Red-tailed Hawk can help plan birding trips and backyard feeding strategies.

Use the monthly activity chart above to plan your birding outings, and explore other bird species found in Oregon using the related birds section.