A bald eagle checks out the surroundings in Rye, N.H. on May 7, 2023. You’ve probably seen a bald eagle in a film or TV show, where the bird soars gracefully and swoops with might to catch its prey.

Hollywood sound editors have led millions to believe, over the years, that bald eagles possess an earthly, shrill cry that is actually that of a red-tailed hawk. The accompanying footage, captured in ...

While several hawk species migrate, the red-tailed hawk stays around all year and is the most common one seen. They prefer to hang out in open fields near woodland edges. […] ...