In the courtship display a pair of Red-tailed Hawks soars in wide circles at a great height. The male dives down in a steep drop, then shoots up again at nearly as steep an angle. He repeats this maneuver several times, then approaches the female from above. He extends his legs and touches or grasps her briefly. The pair may grab onto one other and may interlock their talons and spiral toward the ground.
Description
Size: 18-26 in
Wingspan: 45-52 in
Weight: 24.36-51.54 ounces
Photo by: D. Carlson
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