Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
61.5 cm
Weight
511.8333333333333 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 61.5 cm | 24.2 in |
| Weight | 511.8333333333333 g | 18.05 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 34-39 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo brachyurus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 短尾鵟 |
| French | Buse à queue courte |
| German | Kurzschwanzbussard |
| Japanese | ミジカオノスリ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-de-cauda-curta |
| Spanish | busardo colicorto |
Distribution
Short-tailed Hawk has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Short-tailed Hawk endangered?
The Short-tailed Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Short-tailed Hawk nest?
Incubation: 34-39 days. Fledging: 35 days.
How big is the Short-tailed Hawk?
The Short-tailed Hawk has a wingspan of 61.5 cm, weight of 511.8333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Short-tailed Hawk belong to?
The Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Accipitridae family
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African Goshawk
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Least Concern
African Harrier-hawk
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Least Concern
African Hawk-eagle
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Least Concern
African Marsh-harrier
Circus ranivorus
Least Concern
American Goshawk
Astur atricapillus
Not Evaluated
Andaman Serpent-eagle
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Vulnerable