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Red-tailed Hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Least Concern

About

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) 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.

Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).

🇧🇪 Belgium 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇫🇷 France 🇳🇱 Netherlands 🇳🇴 Norway 🇬🇧 United Kingdom 🇺🇸 United States

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)

Family

Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo jamaicensis (Red-tailed Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アカオノスリ

Chinese 紅尾鵟

Spanish Aguililla cola roja

French Buse à queue rousse

German Rotschwanzbussard

Portuguese gavião-de-rabo-vermelho

Russian Краснохвостый сарыч

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Red-tailed Hawk?

The scientific name of Red-tailed Hawk is Buteo jamaicensis. It belongs to the genus Buteo.

What is the conservation status of Red-tailed Hawk?

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

Where does Red-tailed Hawk live?

Red-tailed Hawk is found in Widely distributed across Europe (5 countries), North America (United States), and South America (Colombia).. Countries include Belgium, Colombia, France, Netherlands, Norway, United Kingdom, United States.

What family does Red-tailed Hawk belong to?

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

Is Red-tailed Hawk endangered?

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

What kingdom does Red-tailed Hawk belong to?

Red-tailed Hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Red-tailed Hawk?

The closest relatives of Red-tailed Hawk in the genus Buteo include Archer's Buzzard, Augur Buzzard, Broad-winged Hawk, Cape Verde Buzzard, Common Buzzard.