Red-tailed hawk

Buteo jamaicensis

Family: Accipitridae Order: Accipitriformes Conservation: Least Concern
Red-tailed hawk

About the Red-tailed hawk

species of bird

Fun Facts About Red-tailed hawk

  • The Red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis) is a bird species found in North America.
  • This species can be observed across various North American habitats.

Conservation Status

The Red-tailed hawk is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderAccipitriformes
FamilyAccipitridae
GenusButeo
SpeciesButeo jamaicensis

Range & Habitat

Range map of Red-tailed hawk

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Related Species

Other species in the Accipitridae family: