Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
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Least Concern
Wingspan
76.7 cm
Weight
847.1666666666666 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 76.7 cm | 30.2 in |
| Weight | 847.1666666666666 g | 29.88 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 42-44 days.
Clutch Size
1-4
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites) |
| Genus | Buteo |
| Species | Buteo swainsoni |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| Arabic | صقور سوينسون |
| Chinese | 斯温氏鵟 |
| French | Buse de Swainson |
| German | Präriebussard |
| Japanese | アレチノスリ |
| Portuguese | Gavião-papa-gafanhoto |
| Russian | свенсонов канюк |
| Spanish | busardo chapulinero |
Distribution
Swainson's Hawk has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Swainson's Hawk endangered?
The Swainson's Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Swainson's Hawk nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 34-35 days. Fledging: 42-44 days.
How big is the Swainson's Hawk?
The Swainson's Hawk has a wingspan of 76.7 cm, weight of 847.1666666666666 g.
What order and family does the Swainson's Hawk belong to?
The Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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