Based on 1,241 research-grade iNaturalist observations in Wyoming, Red-tailed Hawk is most often recorded in August; in Wyoming it behaves like a summer visitor / breeder. It ranks #9 among birds recorded in the state in our data.
Buteo jamaicensis
Red-tailed Hawk in Wyoming 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 Wyoming in August
Common Raven
Osprey
Dusky Grouse
Bald Eagle
Mountain Bluebird
Black-billed Magpie
Clark's Nutcracker
Brewer's Blackbird
Places to look in Wyoming
National ForestShoshone National Forest
National ForestBridger–Teton National Forest
State ParkFort Bridger
State ParkHot Springs State Park
State ParkFort Fred Steele State Historic Site
National Wildlife RefugeNational Elk Refuge
FAQ
When does Red-tailed Hawk appear in Wyoming?
Mainly May–September, with the most records in August.
How common is Red-tailed Hawk in Wyoming?
It ranks #9 by number of iNaturalist observations among birds in Wyoming (1,241 records in our sample).