Roadside Hawk

Rupornis magnirostris

The roadside hawk 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.

Scientific name

Rupornis magnirostris

Family

Hawks, Eagles, and Kites

IUCN status

LC