Ridgway's Hawk
Buteo ridgwayi
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Critically Endangered
Wingspan
44.5 cm
Weight
352.75 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.5 cm and a weight of 352.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.5 cm | 17.5 in |
| Weight | 352.75 g | 12.44 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 94 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo ridgwayi |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Chinese | 島鵟 |
| French | Buse de Ridgway |
| German | Haiti-Bussard |
| Indonesian | Elang ridgway |
| Japanese | ヒスパニオラノスリ |
| Portuguese | gavião-da-hispaniola |
| Spanish | Gavilán de La Española |
Distribution
Ridgway's Hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Ridgway's Hawk endangered?
The Ridgway's Hawk has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
How does the Ridgway's Hawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 28-29 days. Fledging: 94 days.
How big is the Ridgway's Hawk?
The Ridgway's Hawk has a wingspan of 44.5 cm, weight of 352.75 g.
What order and family does the Ridgway's Hawk belong to?
The Ridgway's Hawk (Buteo ridgwayi) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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