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There's a hawk that goes flying around the green hills outside my office window. I work on Sunset, right near Doheny. It makes me really happy to see him up there. Sometimes he plays with crows, and two days ago there were 2 other hawks with him!

In any case, I was wondering if any of you have seen him as well, or know where he comes from. I suspect he is someone's pet.

Here are some links to pictures of him/her:

Two hawks above Hollywood/Beverly Hills:
http://i12.tinypic.com/43xlb2e.jpg

Close up of the hawk:
http://i11.tinypic.com/4grdthz.jpg

Three hawks having fun:
http://i12.tinypic.com/2z3ospg.jpg

Let me know if you know anything about them!

2007-02-09 12:04:09 · 10 answers · asked by Verushka26 2 in Pets Birds

10 answers

Those are very nice pictures- I can never get good ones of birds.
They are Red Tailed hawks- pretty much the most common hawk in the US (and possible the world) They are called Buzzards in Europe. Same species.
They adapt really well to human disturbance- a lot less flighty than other hawks.
They also can not be pets- it is illegal federally to possess one with a permit- they are wild. If you never look for birds though, you rarely see them. Now when I am driving through the country, I see a red tail every 2 miles or so.

An interesting note: 99% of the time, when you hear a bald eagle on TV or the radio- it is really a Red Tailed Hawk cry- they are much more fierce sounding. Eagles make a funny noise- it isn't majestic at all, so rarely will you actually hear an eagle. Examples- any movies and on the Colbert Report.

2007-02-09 15:17:56 · answer #1 · answered by D 7 · 2 0

That's pretty cool, I wish I was back in LA to see that. My folks and I now reside in Vegas, we have vultures here and a few hawks but I haven't seen any recently. Although there was a male hawk who lived on Muirfield Rd, who was right near where we used to live!

In 2001 ,my Dad and I saw a female redtailed hawk attack a pigeon. He got a away but the hawk looked pretty angry, since then we've seen hawks around L.A. and like everyone else said they aren't "playing" with those crows.

I've seen hawks get attacked by crows, typically they do that if the hawk is a threat, but I have read crows attack hawks to intimedate them. But I remember seeing a hawk got back at the two crows who attacked him. Aside from all that enjoy seeing them. I saw a white Redtailed hawk once(they do exist, ya know).

Back when my folks and I lived in New Jersey, there was a male hawk who perched on top of a streetlight near a freeway off rap.(I nicknamed him "Red"). We saw him at least once or twice a week. He's probably still there, (I miss him a little) other then that enjoy them while you can.

2007-02-09 13:18:48 · answer #2 · answered by Checkers- the -Wolf 1 · 0 0

I'm in the Valley. I also know that hawks are predators. They chase crows to go after them for food, and any small living creature. They are definitely NOT playing with the crows. Hawks live in the mountains and come into populated areas to increase the area in which they are searching for food. Make NO mistake- it's not someone's pet. Its a wild animal that is a predator.

Several years ago, I was pet sitting for a friend and while out walking her dogs, a hawk flew only 10 feet above me with a crow in it's talons (sharp claws). All I could think about was how that crow was about to be torn to shreds.

The hawks come down into my parents backyard in Sherman Oaks and hunt for pigeons and squirrels that my mother feeds. We rescued an injured pigeon after a hawk went after it in her yard. Sadly, 10 days later, the pigoen died form internal injuries.

Sorry to be so depressing, but this is God's ugly truth and the world we live it. Its the "Circle of Life" - doesn't mean it's pretty though

2007-02-09 12:17:27 · answer #3 · answered by peace_love_granola 3 · 0 0

Phenomenal pics. Excellent.

Like everyone has said, that's no pet, nor is it that uncommon anymore. I grew up in the valley and they were very rare due to several factors, but they've made a fantastic comeback. They absolutely hunt crows, but crows are about the smartest bird out there - not easy to catch. Much easier to get squirrels or pigeons.

I once saw a red tail fluttering about 50 feet, flapping like a maniac but staying completely in place. He did that for about 3 minutes, then fell like a stone. He got a rabbit bigger than he (or she) was. Very cool.

2007-02-09 17:33:51 · answer #4 · answered by ZenPenguin 7 · 1 0

These are not pets, they are wild hawks. They are Red-tailed Hawks, the most common hawk in this area. Ravens and Crows often "mob" hawks to get them away from their territories and nests as hawks are predators. Mating season is getting underway for these birds so if you are seeing the pair often, they will probably have a nest nearby soon, if they don't have one already. Happy bird watching.

2007-02-09 14:39:26 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2 0

That is a Red Tailed Hawk. Right now we are entering their breeding season they are beginning to pair up with their mates and begin the whole proses. Chanced are that it is not someones pet. Its just your garden variety Red Tail. They are very common in that area. Lots of food, high trees to nest in, and thermals to soar on. They aren't "playing" with the crows however the crows want them out of there because they are a treat. If you see two together the larger on is the female and the smaller one is the male. They mate for life but when they are not breeding they split from one another until breeding season begins again.

2007-02-09 12:15:01 · answer #6 · answered by JenE 4 · 4 0

It's a red tailed buzzard (Buteo jamaicensis) , I doubt it's anyone's pet it's not wearing any equipment. It's just a wild bird flying round looking for some food.

P.S. Is your last name Salt

2007-02-10 11:50:24 · answer #7 · answered by Aquila 4 · 0 0

Nice pics. Red-taileds for sure. Bet there are more kids of birds out there if you look...

2007-02-09 15:42:34 · answer #8 · answered by Strix 5 · 0 0

Beautiful pictures!
But I doubt he's a pet.

2007-02-09 12:14:36 · answer #9 · answered by Rainy 3 · 0 0

well, hawks live in new york, i don't see why they can't live there.. if the conditions are really bad, it'll move on. meanwhile, enjoy him/her!

2007-02-09 13:46:02 · answer #10 · answered by 1.4 3 · 0 0

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