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Range (Breeds from the northern)

Breeds from the northern United States northward, and winters as far south as Virginia.

Washington, casual in winter. Sing Sing, rare W. V., Oct. 10 to Jan. 14. Cambridge, irregular and uncommon W. V.

Nest, in trees. Eggs, two to five, "white, or glaucous-white, sometimes very faintly ınarked with pale brownish, 2.31 × 1.74" (Ridgw.). With the general habits of the two preceding species this larger bird is much bolder than either. Dr. Fisher remarks: "This species is one of the most daring of all the Hawks, and while in pursuit of its prey is apparently less concerned by the presence of man than any other. It will dart down unexpectedly at the very feet of the farmer and carry off a fowl." "Of 28 stomachs examined, 9 contained poultry or game birds; 2, other birds; 10, mammals; 3, insects; 1, centiped; and 8 were empty" (Fisher). 337. Buteo borealis (Gmel.). RED-TAILED HAWK; HEN HAWK;