Do not handle, feed or water the bird without specific instructions from your local Wildlife Rehabilitator. Do Not attempt to feed or water distressed animals or birds without contacting a Wildlife Rehabilitator - The wrong food or improper watering can kill. Always contact a Wildlife Rehabilitator when you take possession of a wild animal in distress. There are 26 species of hawks in North America. They are fierce hunters, and birds of prey.
Hawks are able to capture their prey in midair.
Buetos wings are broad and round, and a broad fanned tail. Redtail hawks fall into this category. Accipiter hawks have narrow, long tails, with short, broad wings. Harriers are slender, with slightly rounded wings, with long bodies and tails. This type includes the Northern Harrier or marsh hawk.