About the Short-tailed Hawk
The short-tailed hawk is an American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles and Old World vultures. As a member of the genus Buteo, it is not a true hawk and thus also referred to as a "buteo" or "buzzard". The white-throated hawk is a close relative and was formerly included in the species B. brachyurus.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo brachyurus |
| Species Codes | shthaw, STHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Short-tailed Hawk belong to?
The Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Short-tailed Hawk?
The short-tailed hawk is an American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles and Old World vultures. As a member of the genus Buteo, it is not a true hawk and thus also referred to as a \"buteo\" or \"buzzard\". The white-throated hawk is a close relative and was formerly...
Where can I report a Short-tailed Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Short-tailed Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code shthaw, or on iNaturalist.
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