Several photographs of the wide-spread North American bird accompany a description of its diet and its reproduction behaviors.

Gives basic facts regarding the species, along with photos of it at rest and in flight.

Describes the bird and its life cycle. Shows a map of its range in the state.

Photographs give a good idea of the bird's appearance and maps show where it occurs in the winter and during the breeding season.

Explains how to distinguish the species from the red-tailed hawk. Discusses the decline in its numbers.

Find out about the species's status in Illinois and learn in which habitats it occurs. Lists references.

Tells of the hawk's occurrence in the state and reveals what it likes to eat.