A male Red-tailed Hawk may weigh from 690 to 1300 grams and measure 45–56 cm. Though the markings and hue vary, the basic appearance of the Red-tailed Hawk is consistent. The underbelly is lighter than the back and a dark brown band across the belly, formed by vertical streaks in feather patterning, is present in most color variations. The red tail, which gives this species its name, is uniformly brick-red above and pink below. The bill is short and dark, in the hooked shape characteristic of raptors . The cere, the legs, and the feet of the Red-tailed Hawk are all yellow.

 

habitat-Its preferred habitat is mixed forest and field, with high bluffs or trees that may be used as perch sites. It tolerates a wide range of habitats and altitudes, including deserts, grasslands,woodlands, tropical rainforests, agriculture and urban areas. It lives throughout the North American continent, except in areas of unbroken forest or the high Arctic.

 

The Red-tailed Hawk is carnivorious, and an opportunistic feeder. Its diet is mainly composed of small mammals, but it also includes birds and reptiles. Prey varies with regional and seasonal availability, but usually includes cottontails, rodents, and pheasants. It may also prey on waterfowl, bats, shrews, snakes, insects, and when near the waters edge, carp and catfish.The Red-tailed Hawk hunts primarily from an elevated perch site. It will swoop down from a perch to seize prey, catching birds while flying, or pursuing prey on the ground from a low flight.

 

 During courtship, the male and female fly in wide circles while uttering shrill cries. The male performs aerial displays, diving steeply, then climbing again. After repeating this display several times, he approaches the female from above, and grasps her talons briefly with his own. Courtship flights last 10 minutes or more. Once the flight is completed, mating takes place. The male and female spiral to the ground, then land on a perch and preen each other.

 

If i was a Red tailed hawk i would fly around all day, catching prey. mabey mating depending on how i feel but yeah i would fly and perch everywere.