How fast can a red tailed hawk fly?
The red-tailed hawk is the most common hawk in North America and is found throughout North America, from Alaska to Mexico. It is a large bird, with a wingspan of up to five feet and a body length of up to two feet. Red-tailed hawks are predators and their diet consists primarily of small mammals, such as mice, voles, rabbits, and squirrels. They will also eat birds, reptiles, and amphibians. Red-tailed hawks are known for their keen eyesight and can spot prey from over a mile away. They can fly at speeds of up to 20 miles per hour when soaring and up to 30 miles per hour when diving.