Eurasian lynx vs Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk

Lynx lynx compared with Buteo lineatus

Key Differences

• Eurasian lynx is Endangered while Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk is Least Concern.

Taxonomic Classification

Rank	Eurasian lynx	Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
Kingdom same	Animalia (Animals)	Animalia (Animals)
Phylum same	Chordata (Chordates)	Chordata (Chordates)
Class	Mammalia (Mammals)	Aves (Birds)
Order	Carnivora (Carnivorans)	Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family	Felidae (Cats)	Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus	Lynx	Buteo
Species	Lynx lynx	Buteo lineatus

Evolutionary Relationship

Eurasian lynx and Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk share a common ancestor at the Phylum level: Chordata. (Chordates)

Conservation Status

Eurasian lynx

EN — Endangered

Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk

LC — Least Concern

Physical Characteristics

Attribute	Eurasian lynx	Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk
Diet	—	—
Average Lifespan	—	—
Average Length	—	—
Average Weight	—	—

Habitat & Geographic Range

Eurasian lynx

Habitat

Typically found in diverse terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems.

Range

Distributed across Belgium, Norway, Russia, Sweden, and Ukraine. Currently classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

Red-shouldered/Broad-winged Hawk

Habitat

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Range

Found across Europe (5 countries) and North America (United States).

Shared Countries

Both species can be found in 2 countries:

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇳🇴 Norway