| Red-shouldered Hawk | ||
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Classification(s) : | Predator, Prey |
| Cat Name : | Hawk | |
| Common Name : | Red-shouldered Hawk | |
| Scientific Name : | Buteo lineatus | |
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| Physical Description : | A brown hawk with a ruddy-barred underside, darker wings that are barred in white. |
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| Physical Statistics : | Length: 16.9–24 Inches (43–61 Centimeters) |
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| Behavior : | The Red-shouldered hawk is a forest dwelling bird with a preference for forested swamplands. They hunt by dropping down on their prey (which includes small mammals) from a perch in the trees. They are only seen in the clan territories during the summer season. |
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| Social Organization : | Breeding Pairs, with the occasional solitary individual. |
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| Approval Level : | Mod; Because most hunting would be done by a nesting pair, hunting of cats would be a continuous problem rather than an isolated event. | |
| Kill Difficulty : | High; Deadly talons and sharp beak make this hawk dangerous. |
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| Training Level : | Specialty - Raptor; Normally soaring or perched high, they can only be ambushed while they are hunting. |
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| Hunting Tactic : | Small Raptors | |
| Food Quality : | High; A large bird comprised of rich, nutritious flesh. | |
| Danger Level : | Medium (Kits and Small Apprentices are Vulnerable); This flexible and opportunistic hunter takes small animals when the opportunity presents itself. |
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