Red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus) COSEWIC assessment and status reportchapter 11

Special Significance of the Species

The Red-shouldered Hawk is considered an indicator species of sustainable forest management because it is an area sensitive species that requires mature forest habitat (McLaren et al. 1998). Red-shouldered Hawks are also top predators, which means that they may be potentially valuable as indicators of environmental health.

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