redtail

/ˈrɛdˌteɪl/
noun
  1. A type of hawk with a reddish tail, especially the red-tailed hawk.
    • We spotted a redtail perched on a fence post near the highway.
    • A redtail circled high above the field, scanning for prey.
    • The redtail's distinctive call echoed across the canyon.
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