Swainson's Hawk
Buteo swainsoni
Swainson's hawk is a large bird species in the Accipitriformes order. This species was named after William Swainson, a British naturalist. It is colloquially known as the grasshopper hawk or locust hawk, as it is very fond of Acrididae and will voraciously eat these insects whenever they are available.
- Scientific name
- Buteo swainsoni
- Family
- Hawks, Eagles, and Kites
- IUCN status
- LC