Hawaiian Hawk
Buteo solitarius
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Near Threatened
Wingspan
54.0 cm
Weight
490.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
The Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54 cm and a weight of 490.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 54.0 cm | 21.3 in |
| Weight | 490.25 g | 17.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Near Threatened
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Incubation: 38-63 days. Fledging: 59-63 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 solitarius |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse d'Hawaï |
| German | Hawaiibussard |
| Japanese | ハワイノスリ |
| Portuguese | gavião-havaiano |
| Spanish | busardo hawaiano |
Distribution
Hawaiian Hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Hawaiian Hawk endangered?
The Hawaiian Hawk has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Hawaiian Hawk nest?
Incubation: 38-63 days. Fledging: 59-63 days.
How big is the Hawaiian Hawk?
The Hawaiian Hawk has a wingspan of 54.0 cm, weight of 490.25 g.
What order and family does the Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
The Hawaiian Hawk (Buteo solitarius) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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