red-tailed hawk
Definition
Noun: 1. A large, common North American bird of prey (Buteo jamaicensis) characterized by its broad wings, rounded tail, and, in adults, a distinctive reddish-brown tail. This hawk is a frequent sight soaring over open fields or perched on poles and trees.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- A red-tailed hawk circled high above the meadow, searching for rodents.
- We identified the bird as a red-tailed hawk by its broad shape and the rusty color of its tail.
- The cry of the red-tailed hawk is often used in movies to represent any eagle or hawk.
Advanced Usage
- As a species identifier: The term is used in formal and informal contexts to specify this particular species within the broader category of "hawks" or "buteos."
- The red-tailed hawk is one of the most adaptable raptors in North America.
Variants and Related Words
- Red-tail (noun): A common informal name for the red-tailed hawk.
- Look, a red-tail is perched on that fence post.
Synonyms
- Buteo jamaicensis: The scientific binomial name for the species.
- Red-tail: (Informal) A shortened form.
Different Meanings
- This term has a single, specific zoological meaning referring to the bird species . It is not used idiomatically.
Noun
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dark brown American hawk species having a reddish-brown tail
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