Based on 1,502 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Oklahoma, Red-shouldered Hawk is most often recorded in January; in Oklahoma it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #17 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo lineatus
Red-shouldered Hawk in Oklahoma by month
Bars show research-grade observations per month. They mix true seasonality with how often people are outdoors, so treat small numbers with caution.
Also seen in Oklahoma in January
Northern Cardinal
Dark-eyed Junco
Red-tailed Hawk
Canada Goose
Great Blue Heron
Downy Woodpecker
Red-bellied Woodpecker
Ring-billed Gull
Places to look in Oklahoma
State ParkAlabaster Caverns State Park
State ParkRobbers Cave State Park
State ParkNatural Falls State Park
National ForestOzark–St. Francis National Forest
National Wildlife RefugeWichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge
State ParkBoiling Springs State Park
FAQ
When does Red-shouldered Hawk appear in Oklahoma?
Mainly December–November, with the most records in January.
How common is Red-shouldered Hawk in Oklahoma?
It ranks #17 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Oklahoma (1,502 records in our sample).