This Red-tailed Hawk (23-5290) was discovered at Abacoa Golf Club in Jupiter unable to fly. After transport to Busch Wildlife Sanctuary and the initial rehabilitation was complete, this patient was transferred to our center to spend time in our large flight cage. This space will give the Hawk ample room to spread their wings prior to release. We are proud to be a part of a large network of wildlife hospitals throughout Florida that work to ensure a future for the wildlife that call our state hom

Red-tailed Hawks in North American do between 60% - 80% of their hunting from an elevated perch. They visually search the terrain below for prey. We love this video from Mick Thompson that really captures the moment! [Image Description: A Red-tailed Hawk perches on a tree branch, its eyes darting back and forth as it looks at the ground below. Then the bird takes off. We then see another angle of the bird as it takes off in slow motion.] | Bird Alliance of Oregon