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Zone-tailed Hawk Identification

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The Four Keys to ID

  • Size & Shape

    : A rather lightly built hawk with slim wings and a fairly long tail when compared to a Red-tailed Hawk.

    Relative Size

    Larger than a Red-shouldered Hawk, smaller than a Red-tailed Hawk.

    Relative Sizebetween crow and goosebetween crow and goose

    Measurements
    • Male
      • Length: 17.7-22.1 in (45-56 cm)
      • Weight: 21.4-23.5 oz (607-667 g)
      • Wingspan: 46.9-55.1 in (119-140 cm)
    • Female