Based on 2,856 research-grade iNaturalist observations in New Mexico, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in January; in New Mexico it behaves like a seasonal. It ranks #7 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in New Mexico 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 New Mexico in January
Dark-eyed Junco
Sandhill Crane
White-crowned Sparrow
House Finch
Greater Roadrunner
Mallard
Western Bluebird
American Robin
Places to look in New Mexico
National ForestCarson National Forest
National ForestLincoln National Forest
National ForestSanta Fe National Forest
State ParkFort Stanton
National ForestGila National Forest
National ForestCibola National Forest
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in New Mexico?
Mainly September–May, with the most records in January.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in New Mexico?
It ranks #7 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in New Mexico (2,856 records in our sample).