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A red-tailed hawk stands alert on a rocky ledge overlooking a dry scrub valley in warm morning light.

About this photo

A sharp, well-lit shot of a red-tailed hawk perched on a textured rock, with a soft blurred dry valley backdrop bathed in gentle morning sun. Perfect for wildlife editorial, bird conservation content, and nature design projects.

Prompt: “red-tailed hawk standing on a rocky ledge above a dry scrub valley in morning light” — AI-generated and reviewed for quality before listing.

Editor's note (9.0/10): Sharp, well-composed shot matching the brief, with natural morning lighting and anatomically correct hawk details, only the distant blurred background is slightly soft.

Also searched as: perched raptor · desert hawk · bird of prey photo · wildlife morning light

Direct file: 1536×1024 JPG

Using this photo — common questions

Can I use this red tailed hawk on rocky ledge 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 On Rocky Ledge” by BudgetPixel AI (https://budgetpixel.com/images/red-tailed-hawk-on-rocky-ledge-aa2ca69c) — 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 standing on a rocky ledge above a dry scrub valley in morning light” 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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