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Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

About the Roadside Hawk

The roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) 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.

Key Facts

  • Well-known species with 37,151 recorded observations.

Classification

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of the Roadside Hawk?

The scientific name of the Roadside Hawk is Rupornis magnirostris.

How many Roadside Hawk sightings have been recorded?

37,151 observations of the Roadside Hawk have been recorded on iNaturalist.

37,151 observations on iNaturalist
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