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Short-tailed Hawk

Buteo brachyurus

Least Concern

About

Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) 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, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo brachyurus (Short-tailed Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミジカオノスリ

Chinese 短尾鵟

Spanish Aguililla cola corta

French Buse à queue courte

German Kurzschwanzbussard

Portuguese gavião-de-cauda-curta

Russian Короткохвостый канюк

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Short-tailed Hawk?

The scientific name of Short-tailed Hawk is Buteo brachyurus. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Short-tailed Hawk?

Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Short-tailed Hawk live?

Short-tailed Hawk is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Short-tailed Hawk belong to?

Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) belongs to the genus Buteo, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.

Is Short-tailed Hawk endangered?

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

What kingdom does Short-tailed Hawk belong to?

Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Short-tailed Hawk?

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