Here are a few hawk identification tips I learned at the workshop. Hawk ID Tips. 1. Wing Shape. Look at the chart above to help you with hawk identification in flight.

Cooper's and sharp-shinned hawks are accipiters, a genus of hawk characterized by relatively short, rounded wings and long tails, according to "The Sibley Guide to Birds." As adults, both species ...

Two other hawk species can be seen in the metro area — red-shouldered and Cooper's. Both are woodland birds. One way to distinguish red-shouldered from the more or less similar broad-winged is ...

Standing at the window watching the weather can become a consuming activity. Even if the weather seems changeless, something will come into view. While so engaged one day last week, a large bird ...

Hawks are always items of fascination, especially when they show up in someone’s back yard in the suburbs or even in mid-city, as they’ve been doing in recent winters. Many calls to thi… ...

The lifespan of tarantula hawks can vary slightly depending on species and environmental conditions. Generally, adult tarantula hawks, particularly females, can live for about 6 to 12 months.