1. a red-tailed hawk, a large North American bird of prey with a distinctive reddish-brown tail

Examples

• The redtail soared high above the meadow, searching for prey.
• We spotted a redtail perched on the fence post near the barn.
• The redtail’s distinctive call echoed across the valley.
• A redtail circled overhead before diving toward the field.
• The nature guide pointed out the redtail’s characteristic tail feathers.
• Redtails are commonly seen hunting along highways and open fields.