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A red-tailed hawk flies with spread wings against a pale overcast sky
A red-tailed hawk flies with spread wings against a pale overcast sky

About this photo

A sharp, detailed view of a red-tailed hawk mid-flight with wings extended, set against a plain soft gray sky. This image works well for wildlife articles, conservation content, and bird identification resources.

Prompt: “red-tailed hawk in flight with its tail fanned” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (8.0/10): Sharp, well-composed image that matches the brief, with only very subtle feather rendering minor imperfections visible on close inspection.

Also searched as: flying raptor · wild hawk · bird of prey photo · wildlife bird

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red tailed hawk in flight photo for free, commercially?
Yes. This photo is licensed CC BY 4.0, so you can use it in commercial and personal projects — websites, ads, social media, videos and client work — at no cost. The one condition is the credit: “Red Tailed Hawk In Flight” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-tailed-hawk-in-flight-153863fa) — CC BY 4.0
What size is this photo?
The original is 1536×1024 pixels (JPG); it also downloads at 1280 px and 640 px on the long side. Its landscape shape suits blog headers, article images, presentation slides and social link previews.
Is this photo AI-generated?
Yes. It was generated by AI from the prompt “red-tailed hawk in flight with its tail fanned” and passed an AI review for quality and safety before listing. The downloaded file carries the IPTC “AI-generated” marker and its licence details.
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