Canada Silver 2020 $2 Red-Tailed Hawk MS .5oz

• Country:Canada
• Collection:Silver Commemorative $2
• Metal:Silver
• Year:2020
• Denomination:$2
• Finish:Complete
• Weight (oz):0.5
• Purity:0.9999
• Mintage:
• Product type:Coin

Anyone who has witnessed a bird of prey circling high above an open field has likely seen a red-tailed hawk, the most widespread hawk in North America.

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This hawk is usually best identified by its brick-red tail, but take care, there are many colour variations. Plus, the hawk's short, wide tail can appear almost transparent when viewed from below, and juveniles have darker colouring.

The red-tailed hawk hunts small animals and reptiles from above, sometimes swooping down on birds. One of its greatest strengths is its ability to adapt and exploit rapidly changing environments. Red-tailed hawks can be seen perched on fence posts, trees and hydropoles bordering agricultural fields where they survey the landscape for a meal-an ecological form of rodent control that farmers now readily embrace.

Those who have never seen a red-tail will certainly have heard its call. Its high-pitched kree-eee-ar has long been an iconic sound in Western and adventure movies, although the sound is usually paired with a different species (the bald eagle) on-screen.

Special Features

Two unique features for cutting-edge security, including precise radial lines and a micro-engraved lasered maple leaf in the coin's field. In the centre of this mark, visible under magnification, is the numeral "20", denoting the coin's year of issue.
Features the distinctive bullion finish of brilliant relief on a lined textured background.
An attractive acquisition for both first-time precious metal buyers and long-term investors.
A striking addition to any Canadiana or animal-themed collection.