What type of hawks are there in the los angles area ?

Question

most specifically the south bay area and that are of brownish color.

their usually seen in the city during the day time on crowded streets/ houses.

Answer 1

Red-tailed Hawks are probably the most common.  They are often seen sitting along the freeway on power lines and streetlights.  The next most common hawks in this area are Cooper's Hawk and Red-shouldered Hawks.

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