1. red-tailed hawk vertical

This is the most common hawk in North America, and it's a familiar sight in Ohio. They are large, soaring hawks with a wingspan of up to 5 feet

2. Red-Shouldered Hawk

 

This medium-sized hawk is similar to the Red-tailed Hawk, but it has a rufous chest and a barred tail.

3. Cooper's Hawk

This is a sleek, agile hawk that is a predator of small birds. They are found in forests and wooded edge

4. Sharp-Shinned Hawk

Even smaller than the Cooper's Hawk, the Sharp-shinned Hawk is another bird-eating specialist

5. Broad-Winged Hawk

This hawk is known for its broad wings and its habit of soaring in circles during migration. They are most common in Ohio during the spring and fall

6. Northern Goshawk

This large, powerful hawk is a predator of rabbits, squirrels, and other small animals. They are found in mature forest

7. Rough-Legged Hawk

This winter visitor from the north is a medium-sized hawk with feathered legs. They are found in open fields and grassland

8. Norther Harrier

This unique hawk is often seen flying low over fields, searching for prey. They have a long tail with white bands and a white rump patch

9. Swainson's Hawk

This rare hawk is a summer visitor to Ohio. They prefer open grasslands and prairie