Hawk, Red Tailed

Breeds throughout most of North America, from western Alaska and northern Canada to as far south as Panama and the West Indies.

Its feathers are considered sacred to many American indigenous people and are sometimes used in religious ceremonies and found adorning the regalia of many Native Americans in the United States.

The feathers are regulated by the eagle feather law, which provides exceptions to federal wildlife laws regarding eagles and other migratory birds to enable American Indians to continue their traditional practices.