Red-shouldered Hawk

	Red-shouldered Hawk
	Cat Given Name:	Hawk
	Common Name(s):	Cooper's Hawk,  Northern Harrier,  Sharp-shinned Hawk,  Red-Tailed Hawk,  Red-shouldered Hawk,  Broad-winged Hawk,  Rough-legged Hawk
	Other Name(s):	Marsh Hawk
	Scientific Name(s):	Accipiter cooperii,  Circus cyaneus,  Accipiter striatus,  Buteo jamaicensis,  Buteo lineatus,  Buteo platypterus,  Buteo lagopus
	Physical Description:	A brown hawk with a ruddy-barred underside, darker wings that are barred in white.
	Physical Statistics:	Length: 16.9–24 Inches (43–61 Centimeters) Wingspan: 37–43.7 Inches (94–111 Centimeters) Weight: 17.1–27.3 Ounces (486–774 Grams)
	Behavior:	The Red-shouldered hawk is a forest dwelling bird with a preference for forested swamplands. They hunt by dropping down on their prey (which includes small mammals) from a perch in the trees. They are only seen in the clan territories during the summer season.
	Social Organization:	Breeding Pairs, with the occasional solitary individual.
	Danger Level:	Medium (Kits and Small Apprentices are Vulnerable); This flexible and opportunistic hunter takes small animals when the opportunity presents itself.
	Approval Level*:	Moderator; Because most hunting would be done by a nesting pair, hunting of cats would be a continuous problem rather than an isolated event.
*Some creatures require approval to appear in RP. This is to make sure the Admins and Mods who need to know are fully aware of a beast currently active in their area. These ratings are mainly for those creatures that cats cannot simply drive off.

Red-shouldered Hawk (As Prey)
Kill Difficulty:	High; Deadly talons and sharp beak make this hawk dangerous.
Hunting Difficulty:	Specialty - Raptor; Normally soaring or perched high, they can only be ambushed while they are hunting.
Food Quality:	High; A large bird comprised of rich, nutritious flesh.