Rufous-thighed Hawk vs Long-legged Buzzard

Accipiter erythronemius compared with Buteo rufinus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Rufous-thighed Hawk Long-legged Buzzard
Scientific Name Accipiter erythronemius Buteo rufinus
Order Accipitriformes Accipitriformes
Family Accipitridae Accipitridae
Conservation Status Not Evaluated Least Concern
Length
Wingspan 89.5 cm (35.2 in)
Weight 135.125 g (4.77 oz) 1144.0 g (40.35 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 2-4
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

None

Rufous-thighed Hawk only

Long-legged Buzzard only

Conservation Status

Not Evaluated

Rufous-thighed Hawk

Least Concern

Long-legged Buzzard

About These Birds

Rufous-thighed Hawk

The Rufous-thighed Hawk, <em>Accipiter erythronemius</em>, is a member of the family Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles & Kites), a group comprising a wide range of diurnal raptors. This species is associated with forest habitats and, like other accipiters, presumably employs swift aerial pursuit to capture prey within wooded environments. Detailed plumage and behavioral descriptions of this species are limited in the available literature. Its conservation status is listed as Not Evaluated, meaning a formal global assessment has not yet been completed. Data …

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