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Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

Least Concern

About

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) 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.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (ऐकीपिट्रीफ़ोर्मीस)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo swainsoni (Swainson's Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アレチノスリ

Chinese 史文森氏鵟

Spanish Aguililla de Swainson

French Buse de swainson

German Präriebussard

Portuguese gavião-papa-gafanhoto / bútio-das-pradarias

Russian Свенсонов канюк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Swainson's Hawk?

The scientific name of Swainson's Hawk is Buteo swainsoni. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Swainson's Hawk?

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Swainson's Hawk live?

Swainson's Hawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Swainson's Hawk belong to?

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Swainson's Hawk endangered?

No, Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Swainson's Hawk belong to?

Swainson's Hawk (Buteo swainsoni) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (प्राणी).

What are the closest relatives of Swainson's Hawk?

The closest relatives of Swainson's Hawk in the genus Buteo include Augur Buzzard, Cape Verde Buzzard, Rough-Legged Buzzard, Broad-winged Hawk, Common Buzzard.