Based on 3,227 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Idaho, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in March; in Idaho it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #3 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Idaho 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 Idaho in March
Places to look in Idaho
National ForestBoise National Forest
National ForestCaribou–Targhee National Forest
National ForestSawtooth National Forest
State ParkCity of Rocks National Reserve
State ParkMassacre Rocks State Park
National ForestKaniksu National Forest
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Idaho?
Mainly February–January, with the most records in March.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Idaho?
It ranks #3 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Idaho (3,227 records in our sample).