Will a red tail hawk prey on house cat?

Red-tailed hawks have been known to prey upon house cats, although it is not a common occurrence. The majority of their diet consists of small mammals, such as mice and rats, as well as other birds and reptiles. Red-tailed hawks are skilled predators, and they are capable of taking down prey that is larger than them. If a red-tailed hawk does kill a house cat, it will typically eat the entire animal, with the exception of the fur and bones.