Bird's Eye vs Broad-winged Hawk
Alectryon subcinereus compared with Buteo platypterus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Bird's Eye | Broad-winged Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Magnoliopsida (Dicots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Sapindales (Sapindales) | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Sapindaceae | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Genus | Alectryon | Buteo |
| Species | Alectryon subcinereus | Buteo platypterus |
Conservation Status
Bird's Eye
LC — Least ConcernBroad-winged Hawk
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Bird's Eye | Broad-winged Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Bird's Eye
Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Broad-winged Hawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.
Bird's Eye
The Bird's Eye (Alectryon subcinereus) is a species in the genus Alectryon. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Typically found in diverse terrestrial habitats from tropical forests to temperate regions.
Broad-winged Hawk
Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List. Widespread and abundant across its range, with stable populations and no immediate conservation concerns.
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