Roadside Hawk

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

Least Concern
Wingspan
44.2 cm
Weight
315.5 g
Family
Accipitridae
Order
Accipitriformes

The Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) is a bird species in the family Accipitridae (hawks, eagles & kites), within the order Accipitriformes (hawks & eagles). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.2 cm and a weight of 315.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Wingspan 44.2 cm 17.4 in
Weight 315.5 g 11.13 oz

Habitat & Range

Conservation Status

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Nesting

Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-37 days. Fledging: 38 days.

Clutch Size

1-2

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites)
Genus Rupornis
Species Rupornis magnirostris

Names in Other Languages

Language Name
Arabic باز غليظ المنقار
Chinese 大嘴鵟
French Buse à gros bec
German Wegebussard
Japanese オオハシノスリ
Portuguese Gavião-carijó
Russian дорожный канюк
Spanish busardo caminero

Distribution

Roadside Hawk has been recorded in 4 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Roadside Hawk endangered?
The Roadside Hawk has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Roadside Hawk nest?
Nest type: PL. Incubation: 33-37 days. Fledging: 38 days.
How big is the Roadside Hawk?
The Roadside Hawk has a wingspan of 44.2 cm, weight of 315.5 g.
What order and family does the Roadside Hawk belong to?
The Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) belongs to the order Accipitriformes and the family Accipitridae.

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