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Broad-winged Hawk

Buteo platypterus

Least Concern

About

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.

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 (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo platypterus (Broad-winged Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ハネビロノスリ

Chinese 巨翅鵟

Spanish Aguililla ala ancha

French Petite buse

German Breitflügelbussard

Portuguese gavião-de-asa-larga

Russian Ширококрылый канюк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Broad-winged Hawk?

The scientific name of Broad-winged Hawk is Buteo platypterus. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Broad-winged Hawk?

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Broad-winged Hawk live?

Broad-winged Hawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, United States, Venezuela.

What family does Broad-winged Hawk belong to?

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Broad-winged Hawk endangered?

No, Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Broad-winged Hawk belong to?

Broad-winged Hawk (Buteo platypterus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Broad-winged Hawk?

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