Red-tailed Hawks in North American do between 60% - 80% of their hunting from an elevated perch. They visually search the terrain below for prey. We love this video from Mick Thompson that really captures the moment! [Image Description: A Red-tailed Hawk perches on a tree branch, its eyes darting back and forth as it looks at the ground below. Then the bird takes off. We then see another angle of the bird as it takes off in slow motion.] | Bird Alliance of Oregon

RAPTOR ON THE RUN: Red-tailed Hawks are a common sight in Bay Area skies, but have you ever seen one run? Here's Rufous the Red-tailed Hawk enjoying a training session with Lead Animal Keeper Rachael. Rachael reports that she has successfully incorporated kennel training into Rufous's outdoor running training and that this new training is improving his confidence, stamina and overall welfare. "He is having a good time," Rachael says. #lindsaywildlife #animalambassador #rufousthehawk #redtailedha