These birds have rusty brown tails that appear red in contrast to the rest of their pale body.
You can see these hawks nesting in a variety of woodlands, but usually more open areas.
When it comes to their territory, these birds are very defensive and often get easily aggressive with other birds that come too close into their nesting areas.
They have been known to get into fights with and chase off other hawks, eagles and certain species of owls.
These hawks are monogamous, and they will only mate with another individual if their partner dies.
For many hawks, the death of an individual is the only chance they have to enter and claim a territory, meaning that many often go without a nesting season.
This is probably the most abundant species of any hawk and it is shown by their wide range.
They can be seen in all regions of Maryland and there have been frequent sightings in all areas of the state.
They are most active in their breeding seasons and have been most frequently sighted in the northern regions of the state.