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9 Hawks of Montana You May Have Seen Flying

List of hawks you can see in Montana with identifying photos, closeup and flying.

 

Northern Harrier, 19 inches long, 32 inch wingspan, 16 oz weight

 

 

Sharp-Shinned Hawk, 12 inches long, 18 inch wingspan, weighs 5 ounces

 

 

 

Broad-Winged Hawk, 15 inches long, 25 inch wingspan, 13 oz weight

 

 

 

Red-Tailed Hawk, 21 inches long, 48 inch wingspan, 40 oz weight

 

 

Rough-Legged Hawk, 19 inches long, 38 inch wingspan, 33 oz weight

 

 

 

Cooper’s Hawk aka Goshawk, 16 inches long, 30 inch wingspan, 20 ounce weight

 

 

 

Red-Shouldered Hawk, 22 inches long, 40 inch wingspan, 40 ounces weight

 

 

 

Swainson’s Hawk, 20 inches long, 48 inch wingspan, 36 oz weight

 

 

 

Ferruginous Hawk, 25 inches long, 53 inch wingspan, 55 oz weight

 

 

 

 

Northern Goshawk, 22 inches long, 44 inch wingspan, 35 oz weight

 

 

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