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A photo of a Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)
Roadside Hawk

Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

The roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) is a relatively small bird of prey found in the Americas. This vocal species is often the most common raptor in its range. It has many subspecies and is now usually placed in the monotypic genus Rupornis instead of Buteo. The roadside hawk was possibly just the smallest hawk in the widespread genus Buteo, although Ridgway's hawk and the white-rumped hawk are scarcely larger, however, these species are no longer considered to be members of Buteo. In flight, the relatively long tail and disproportionately short wings of the roadside hawk are distinctive. It frequently soars, but does not hover.
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Clare N
Monday 29 May 2023 - 11:35pm
Costa Rica
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Leonardo GuzmƔn
Saturday 15 Apr 2023 - 11:11am
Mexico
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Leonardo GuzmƔn
Saturday 15 Apr 2023 - 8:35am
Mexico
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Leonardo GuzmƔn
Saturday 15 Apr 2023 - 8:16am
Mexico
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