david hemmings 0 Posted August 17, 2007 The Red-tailed Hawk is carnivorous, and an opportunistic feeder. Its diet is mainly composed of small mammals, birds and reptiles. Prey varies with regional and seasonal availability, but usually includes cottontails, rodents, pheasants and quail.[13] It may also prey on waterfowl, bats, shrews, snakes, lizards, crustaceans, insects, and when near the waters edge, carp and catfish.[11][14]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.[14] Prey taken can range in size from beetles to White-tailed Jackrabbits, which are double the weight of most Red-tails. In captivity in winter, an average redtail will eat about 135 g (4-5 oz) daily.[13] The Great Horned Owl occupies a similar ecological niche nocturnally, taking similar prey. Competition may occur between the Red-tailed Hawk and the Great Horned Owl during twilight. Link to comment
rege02 0 Posted August 18, 2007 I think the detail in this image is great. However, IMO the crop is too loose. I would crop it tighter, and maybe add a little contrast, and I think this would be excellent. Just my opinion. Link to comment
ctgorczyca 0 Posted August 18, 2007 nice capture, I have one of the frontal view, take a peek Link to comment
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