What is likely to happen to your lost passage Red-tailed Hawk?

A lost passage Red-tailed Hawk is one that has not been raised in captivity and is essentially a wild bird that has recently been captured. If it escapes or becomes lost, it is likely to revert back to the wild quickly. These birds have instinctual behaviors that drive them to survive in their natural environment. They can rely on their innate hunting skills and foraging abilities, which they were developing before being captured by their falconer.

The hawk's understanding of its environment will guide it as it seeks food, shelter, and safety away from human influence, thus making it more inclined to revert back to its wild state rather than trying to return to a human-made location like the mews or seeking out human companionship for hunting. While there could be challenges for the hawk adapting back to the wild, such as competition or finding food, its instinctual drive is to thrive in nature, highlighting the importance of understanding the behavior of these birds in the context of falconry.