Based on 1,314 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Kansas, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in November; in Kansas it behaves like a year-round resident. It ranks #8 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Kansas 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 Kansas in November
Ring-billed Gull
Dark-eyed Junco
Harris's Sparrow
Mallard
Bald Eagle
Northern Cardinal
Song Sparrow
Canada Goose
Places to look in Kansas
Botanical GardenBotanica, The Wichita Gardens
State ParkMushroom Rock State Park
State ParkKanopolis State Park
State ParkCedar Bluff State Park
State ParkPrairie Dog State Park
State ParkWilson State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Kansas?
Mainly October–September, with the most records in November.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Kansas?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Kansas (1,314 records in our sample).