About the Swainson's Hawk
Swainson's hawk is a large bird species in the Accipitriformes order. This species was named after William Swainson, a British naturalist. It is colloquially known as the grasshopper hawk or locust hawk, as it is very fond of Acrididae and will voraciously eat these insects whenever they are available.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo swainsoni |
| Species Codes | swahaw, SWHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Swainson's Hawk belong to?
The Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Swainson's Hawk?
Swainson's hawk is a large bird species in the Accipitriformes order. This species was named after William Swainson, a British naturalist. It is colloquially known as the grasshopper hawk or locust hawk, as it is very fond of Acrididae and will voraciously eat these insects whenever they are availab...
Where can I report a Swainson's Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Swainson's Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code swahaw, or on iNaturalist.
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