About the Roadside Hawk
The roadside hawk is a relatively small bird of prey found in the Americas. This vocal species is often the most common raptor in its range. It has many subspecies and is now usually placed in the monotypic genus Rupornis instead of Buteo.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Rupornis magnirostris |
| Species Codes | roahaw, ROHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Roadside Hawk belong to?
The Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Roadside Hawk?
The roadside hawk is a relatively small bird of prey found in the Americas. This vocal species is often the most common raptor in its range. It has many subspecies and is now usually placed in the monotypic genus Rupornis instead of Buteo....
Where can I report a Roadside Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Roadside Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code roahaw, or on iNaturalist.
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