
The Great Horned "Hoot" Owl can be found across North and parts of South America. They hunt mostly at dusk, and will eat mice, snakes, rabbits, and sometimes larger prey like skunks!

Red Shouldered Hawks have strong populations in s Florida and California, however their number have declined in eastern North America. They eat birds, small animals, reptiles, and frogs.

The smallest hawk in North America is the Sharp Shinned Hawk. They feed mostly on small birds. Migration studies are showing a decline in population since the 1980s.

The Coopers Hawk is a stealthy hunter that eats small birds and mammals. It is the most common hawk south of Canada.

The American Kestral hunts by plunging at prey from a high perch, or by flying low over fields where perches are hard to find. They eat mostly insects, but will also eat small mammals. As Kestrels nest in tree cavities, the placement of nesting boxes in areas that have experienced deforestation is helpful.

Burrowing Owl numbers are declining due to loss of habitat. They are often seen active during the day in breeding season, otherwise they are dusk and night hunters. Burrowing Owls feed on small mammals and insects.


