How many young do Red-tailed Hawks generally fledge in the wild?

Red-tailed Hawks typically fledge two young in the wild. This number is consistent with their breeding behavior, where the female lays a clutch of 1 to 5 eggs, but on average, most pairs successfully raise about two chicks. This helps ensure that the parents can provide adequate care and nourishment to the offspring during the demanding fledging phase, where the young hawks learn to fly and hunt. Fledging is crucial for their survival, and having a manageable number of young allows for better chances of each bird reaching maturity, as the parents can focus their resources and attention on raising the two fledglings effectively.