Based on 9,852 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Pennsylvania, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in October; in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania in October
White-throated Sparrow
Great Blue Heron
Yellow-rumped Warbler
Song Sparrow
Blue Jay
Ruby-crowned Kinglet
Canada Goose
Mallard
Places to look in Pennsylvania
National ForestAllegheny National Forest
State ParkPresque Isle State Park
Botanical GardenJenkins Arboretum
State ParkCherry Springs State Park
State ParkColton Point State Park
State ParkLeonard Harrison State Park
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Pennsylvania?
Mainly September–August, with the most records in October.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Pennsylvania?
It ranks #8 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Pennsylvania (9,852 records in our sample).