Short-tailed Hawk

🌵 **Big Jeep Tours in Bisbee, Arizona: Home of the Incredible Short-tailed Hawk!** 🌵

Big Jeep Tours is beyond thrilled to offer a wild adventure through the rugged, breathtaking terrain of Bisbee, Arizona! 🏞️ With picturesque landscapes and iconic southwestern charm, there's plenty to see. But one marvel that stands out amongst the crowd is the magnificent Short-tailed Hawk. Here's why this majestic bird should be on every nature lover's must-see list!

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🦅 **Unique Characteristics:**

- The Short-tailed Hawk, also known as Buteo brachyurus, stands out from the crowd thanks to its rather small size. They usually measure between 15-19 inches in length and have a wingspan of 33-41 inches. Despite being small, their presence is anything but!

- They have two color morphs – dark and light. The dark morphs are almost entirely black, while the light morphs feature pale underparts and dark upperparts, adding a distinct, easily recognizable contrast in their appearance.

- True to their name, Short-tailed Hawks have shorter tails than other hawks, which aid in swift, agile flight.

🌍 **Habitat and Location:**

- Short-tailed Hawks thrive in Bisbee's semi-desert climate, favoring wooded areas and open country, often seen soaring high in the sky.

- They are commonly spotted in the Coronado National Memorial region, making Big Jeep Tours the perfect gateway to witness these birds.

🍴 **Diet and Hunting:**

- This bird of prey has a specialized diet mainly consisting of other birds, though they sometimes snack on insects and small mammals. Their agile flight and small size make them expert bird hunters, delivering a thrilling spectacle for birdwatchers.

- Spotting a Short-tailed Hawk while it's hunting is an experience of a lifetime!

🐣 **Nesting Behavior:**

- Their nests are built high in the trees, and are quite a sight to behold! If you're lucky, you might get to spot some Short-tailed Hawk fledglings during your tour.

So why wait? Jump into one of our Big Jeeps and set out on a journey into the heart of Bisbee, where the Short-tailed Hawk and many other natural wonders await!

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👉Remember: Take only pictures, leave only footprints. Let's enjoy and respect the beautiful nature around us. 🌿📸 

Happy Hawk Spotting! 🦅🔭