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Rufous Crab Hawk

Buteogallus aequinoctialis

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Norway and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Accipitriformes (Hawks & Eagles)
Family
Accipitridae (Hawks & Eagles)
Genus
Buteogallus
Species
Buteogallus aequinoctialis (Rufous Crab Hawk)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カニクイノスリ
Chinese 棕雞鵟
Spanish Busardo cangrejero
French Buse buson
German Rotbauchbussard
Portuguese gavião-caranguejeiro
Russian Краснобрюхий крабовый канюк

Similar Species in Buteogallus

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Great Black Hawk
Buteogallus urubitinga
Least Concern
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Savanna Hawk
Buteogallus meridionalis
Least Concern
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Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
Least Concern
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Cuban Black Hawk
Buteogallus gundlachii
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rufous Crab Hawk?
The scientific name of Rufous Crab Hawk is Buteogallus aequinoctialis. It belongs to the genus Buteogallus.
What is the conservation status of Rufous Crab Hawk?
Rufous Crab Hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Rufous Crab Hawk live?
Rufous Crab Hawk is found in Distributed across Norway and Venezuela. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Rufous Crab Hawk belong to?
Rufous Crab Hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) belongs to the genus Buteogallus, which is part of the taxonomic family Accipitridae.
What kingdom does Rufous Crab Hawk belong to?
Rufous Crab Hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Rufous Crab Hawk?
The closest relatives of Rufous Crab Hawk in the genus Buteogallus include Great Black Hawk, Savanna Hawk, Common Black Hawk, Cuban Black Hawk.

Native Range — 2 Countries

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Genus Buteogallus — 5 Species

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Great Black Hawk
Buteogallus urubitinga
LC
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Rufous Crab Hawk
Buteogallus aequinoctialis
NT
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Savanna Hawk
Buteogallus meridionalis
LC 🐾
Common Black Hawk
Buteogallus anthracinus
LC 🐾
Cuban Black Hawk
Buteogallus gundlachii
NT
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