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Species Spotlight: Red-Tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis)
The Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is one of North America’s most recognizable raptors, often seen soaring overhead or perched high above open landscapes with its signature rust-colored tail. In this Species Spotlight, explore how this adaptable and powerful predator thrives across a wide range of habitats, using keen vision and patient hunting techniques to survive.
2024 Recap
2024 was an incredible year for the Alaska Raptor Center, filled with inspiring rescues, successful rehabilitations, and meaningful connections with our community. From patient care to education and outreach, this recap highlights the impact we made together in supporting Alaska’s raptors and the people who care about them.
Species Spotlight: American Kestrel (Falco sparverius)
American Kestrels are just cute. Cute little killers of bugs, small rodents and birds. They are certainly the most colorful of all the raptors found in North America. Kestrels are one of the first raptors I learned to identify as a beginner birder mostly because they...