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Roadside Hawk

Buteo magnirostris

Habitat:

The Roadside Hawk is common throughout its range: from Mexico through Central America to most of South America east of the Andes cordillera. It is found from the northern Caribbean coast of South America south to the northeastern parts of Argentina. With the possible exception of dense rainforests, the Roadside Hawk is well adapted to most ecosystems in its range. It is also an urban bird, and is possibly the most common species of hawk seen in various cities throughout its range – or perhaps just the most conspicuous one, as it becomes aggressive when nesting and has been recorded attacking humans passing near the nest.[6]

Notes:

I am not sure I identified this correctly....any subspecies information would be gladly welcomed!!!

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2 Comments

LarryGraziano
LarryGraziano 12 years ago

thanks auntnance!

auntnance123
auntnance123 12 years ago

I think you're completely right. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/735...

LarryGraziano
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LarryGraziano

Playa Junquillal, Guanacaste, Costa Rica

Spotted on Nov 6, 2011
Submitted on Nov 10, 2011

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