Rufous-tailed Hawk
Buteo ventralis
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
71.8 cm
Weight
1136.25 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 71.8 cm | 28.3 in |
| Weight | 1136.25 g | 40.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 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 ventralis |
Names in Other Languages
| Language | Name |
|---|---|
| French | Buse de Patagonie |
| German | Magellanbussard |
| Japanese | ナンベイアカオノスリ |
| Portuguese | gavião-de-rabo-ruivo |
| Spanish | busardo patagón |
Distribution
Rufous-tailed Hawk has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
countries highlighted
External Databases
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Rufous-tailed Hawk endangered?
The Rufous-tailed Hawk has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Rufous-tailed Hawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 30 days.
How big is the Rufous-tailed Hawk?
The Rufous-tailed Hawk has a wingspan of 71.8 cm, weight of 1136.25 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-tailed Hawk belong to?
The Rufous-tailed Hawk (Buteo ventralis) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.
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