Animals of The USA | Zone Tailed Hawk | Buteo albonotatus
A dark hawk that mimics turkey vultures to ambush prey. Often seen soaring with vultures.
Size
18 to 22 inches
Range
Southwest US
AZ | NM | TX | UT | CO
Diet
Carnivore | small mammals | birds
Behavior
Soaring | mimicry of turkey vultures | migratory
Related Topics
Red Tailed Hawk | Swainson Hawk | Harris Hawk | Turkey Vulture | Golden Eagle