Grey-lined Hawk
Buteo nitidus
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Least Concern
Wingspan
49.5 cm
Weight
463.75 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Grey-lined Hawk (Buteo nitidus) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 49.5 cm and a weight of 463.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 49.5 cm | 19.5 in |
| Weight | 463.75 g | 16.36 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 32 days. Fledging: 42 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 nitidus |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse cendrée |
| German | Silberbussard |
| Japanese | ハイイロノスリ |
| Portuguese | gavião-pedrês |
| Spanish | busardo gris |
Distribution
Grey-lined Hawk has been recorded in 4 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Grey-lined Hawk endangered?
The Grey-lined Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Grey-lined Hawk nest?
Incubation: 32 days. Fledging: 42 days.
How big is the Grey-lined Hawk?
The Grey-lined Hawk has a wingspan of 49.5 cm, weight of 463.75 g.
What order and family does the Grey-lined Hawk belong to?
The Grey-lined Hawk (Buteo nitidus) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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