Black Bent vs Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
Agrostis gigantea compared with Buteo lineatus
Taxonomic Classification
| Rank | Black Bent | Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae (Plants) | Animalia (Animals) |
| Phylum | Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants) | Chordata (Chordates) |
| Class | Liliopsida (Monocots) | Aves (Birds) |
| Order | Poales (Grasses) | Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Family | Poaceae (Grass Family) | Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles) |
| Genus | Agrostis | Buteo |
| Species | Agrostis gigantea | Buteo lineatus |
Conservation Status
Black Bent
LC — Least ConcernRed-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
LC — Least ConcernPhysical Characteristics
| Attribute | Black Bent | Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | — | — |
| Average Lifespan | — | — |
| Average Length | — | — |
| Average Weight | — | — |
Habitat & Geographic Range
Black Bent
Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Widely distributed across Africa (South Africa), Asia (Japan), Europe (11 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Australia), and South America (5 countries).
Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.
Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).
Black Bent
The Black Bent (Agrostis gigantea) is a species in the genus Agrostis. It is currently classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Inhabits tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests within the Neotropic biogeographic realm. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.
Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
No description available.
Shared Countries
Both species can be found in 6 countries:
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