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Cornell Red-tailed Hawks Live Cam (Big Red & Arthur)

Red-tailed Hawk nest atop a light tower, Cornell University

Source:Cornell Lab of Ornithology·Ithaca, New York, United States

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About This Camera

Close-up live view of the famous Red-tailed Hawk pair Big Red and Arthur raising their young from a light tower above the athletic fields on Cornell University's campus. The pair has nested here since 2012.

Conservation Context

LC·Least Concern

Least Concern. Widespread and abundant; lowest risk category.

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Ithaca, New York, United States

A nonprofit member-supported organization at Cornell University devoted to advancing the understanding and protection of birds. The Bird Cams project operates and curates dozens of nest and feeder cams across North America.

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