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Quiz: What's your red-tailed hawk IQ?

10/28/2024
A red-tailed hawk in flight under a clear blue sky.
(Photo courtesy of Joe Viola)

What's that high-flying bird soaring overhead? It's very likely a red-tailed hawk.

See how much you know about these creatures on this quiz. Feel free to study up ahead of time with the help of our creature feature on this wonderful bird.

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