The Goshawks have distinctive white eyebrows. They’re mostly found in the state during the months of spring and autumn.Īuthor Note: These hawks are the largest, heaviest, and fiercest hawks of the accipiters. Northern Goshawks are scarce in Tennessee. If you don’t want these hawks hunting birds in your backyard, just take down the bird feeders for a few days and they’ll move on to another place. These large hawks like visiting backyards looking for an easy meal. It’s hard to differentiate between Cooper’s hawks and Sharp-shinned Hawks. They tear through thick vegetation at high speed while chasing other birds. These raptors are among the most skilled fliers in the bird world. They live in forests and wooded areas and are often seen in cities and suburbs. Cooper’s HawkĬooper’s hawks are common in Tennessee, especially during fall migration. You can find this raptor in the backcountry in Yellowstone National Park. The Red-tailed hawk’s call is what almost every director uses for eagles or hawks sounds in movies. The only way to identify this bird is by its cinnamon red tail, hence the name.
They’re quite adaptive, so you can see them nesting everywhere. These are the most common hawks and among the largest birds in North America. They’re more common in the state in September and October. You can also go visit this raptor in forests in Middle and East Tennessee. If your backyard attracts a lot of songbirds, these tiny hawks might give you a visit. Once they capture their prey, they fly with it to a tree branch to pluck it first before eating. They like to surprise their prey with their high speed. Thanks to their small bodies, these raptors are agile fliers.
They’re also among the smallest birds of prey. Sharp-shinned hawks are the smallest hawks in the U.S. They’re rare summer residents in Tennessee. The best time to look for them is during the winter. You can find their nests hidden on the ground in grass or wetland vegetation found in fields and marshes. These raptors are known to be fearless and aren’t afraid to hunt down prey larger than them. Their owlish faces allow them to rely on their hearing to capture their prey besides their strong hawk vision. When you get closer to them, you might mistake them for owls, because of their owl-like face. From a long distance, they look like normal hawks. Northern Harriers are very distinctive hawks. Blue Jays imitate their calls perfectly to spread the word that there’s a threat nearby or to scare off predators. The Red-shouldered hawk is the most vocal American hawk. Top Tip: It’s easy to identify Red-shouldered hawks with their barred reddish underparts, black and white checkered wings, and their red shoulders. They perch on tree branches looking for the prey to which they drop down directly onto.
Red-shouldered hawks are permanent residents in Tennessee and can be found in deciduous woodlands near rivers and swamps. And some are just rare visitors of the state. Some birds on this list are permanent residents, whereas others are common migrants. This list starts with hawks and owls, followed by eagles, falcons, vultures, kites, and ospreys.
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