Legal Falconry Species in Rhode Island
Complete list of raptor species legal for falconry in Rhode Island
Information provided for reference only. Always verify with official sources before making decisions. Regulations may have changed since this information was last updated.
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| Species | Experience Level | Permit Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
American Kestrel Falco sparverius |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT ALLOWED FOR APPRENTICES in Rhode Island (unique state restric... |
Barn Owl Tyto alba |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (uncommon year-round re... |
Barred Owl Strix varia |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI year-round (common in f... |
Broad-winged Hawk Buteo platypterus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (summer breeder, highly... |
Cooper's Hawk Accipiter cooperii |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI year-round (common in w... |
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos |
Master |
RI Falconry Permit + Federal Golden Eagle Permit |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Requires federal golden eagle take permit... |
Great Horned Owl Bubo virginianus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI year-round (common, wid... |
Gyrfalcon Falco rusticolus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Not native to RI (Arctic species). C... |
Harris's Hawk Parabuteo unicinctus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Not native to RI (southwestern US sp... |
Long-eared Owl Asio otus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (rare breeding resident... |
Merlin Falco columbarius |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (migrant/winter visitor... |
Northern Goshawk Accipiter gentilis |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (rare in northern fores... |
Northern Saw-whet Owl Aegolius acadicus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI year-round (forests). M... |
Red-shouldered Hawk Buteo lineatus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI year-round (common in w... |
Red-tailed Hawk Buteo jamaicensis |
Apprentice |
RI Falconry Permit |
All experience levels. APPRENTICE: ONLY species allowed for RI apprentices per 250-RICR-60-00-7 (kes... |
Rough-legged Hawk Buteo lagopus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (winter visitor from Ar... |
Sharp-shinned Hawk Accipiter striatus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Native to RI (year-round resident/mi... |
Snowy Owl Bubo scandiacus |
General |
RI Falconry Permit |
General and Master falconers only. NOT allowed for apprentices. Rare winter visitor to RI from Arcti... |
Steller's Sea Eagle Haliaeetus pelagicus |
Master |
RI Falconry Permit + Federal Authorization |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. Listed as excluded but if federal require... |
White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla |
Master |
RI Falconry Permit + Federal Authorization |
Master falconers only. NOT allowed for Apprentice/General. If federal requirements met per 250-RICR-... |