The Birds of the Grizzly & Wolf Discovery Center

Nahani is a female rough-legged hawk who was hit by a car near Bozeman, Montana. The accident left Nahani with a shattered humerous in her left wing. This injury was so severe that Nahani was not able to fly. Nahani was transferred to the GWDC in 2001 and has adjusted well to captive life.

Rough-legged hawks are well adapted to life in cold climates - their feathered legs and small feet protect them from the cold. Many nest above the Arctic Circle and winter in the northern half of the lower 48 states including Montana.

Rough-legged hawks are often hit by cars as they feed on road-killed animals especially during the winter months.