Based on 1,794 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Indiana, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in September; in Indiana it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #15 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Indiana 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 Indiana in September
Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Great Blue Heron
House Sparrow
Mourning Dove
Tennessee Warbler
American Goldfinch
Bay-breasted Warbler
Canada Goose
Places to look in Indiana
State ParkTurkey Run State Park
State ParkBrown County State Park
State ParkProphetstown State Park
National ForestHoosier National Forest
State ParkMounds State Park
State ParkFalls of the Ohio State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Indiana?
Mainly August–July, with the most records in September.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Indiana?
It ranks #15 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Indiana (1,794 records in our sample).