Rufous-tailed Hawk
Buteo ventralis
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderAccipitriformes (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, and Allies)
- FamilyAccipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, and Kites)
- GenusButeo (Buteos)
- SpeciesButeo ventralis (Rufous-tailed Hawk)
About the Rufous-tailed Hawk
The rufous-tailed hawk (Buteo ventralis) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae. The rufous-tailed hawk is found in southern Argentina and Chile, including the entire region of Tierra del Fuego. Its natural habitats are temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland, and temperate grassland.
The rufous-tailed hawk is similar to the red-tailed hawk. It was first recorded by Charles Darwin in Patagonia while on his voyage of the Beagle. The rufous-tailed hawk is a medium-sized hawk with a wing span of 45–60 cm. The overall size range of the hawk is 54–60 cm. There are two different colorations of the rufous-tailed hawk. The more common pale version of the hawk has a blackish brown upper parts, with a darker cap and cinnamon feathers along the side of the head and neck. The belly is white with dark markings and reddish brown coloration on it. The dark version is basically all black with whitish edging on the feathers. The call of the rufous-tailed hawk sounds like kee-ahrr.
The rufous-tailed hawk has been spotted living in a number of different habitat types, including evergreen... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rufous-tailed Hawk in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile | |
| 2 | Nahuel Huapi National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | Tierra del Fuego National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Torres del Paine National Park | 🇨🇱 Chile |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rufous-tailed Hawk in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rufous-tailed Hawk sighting in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park, based on 15 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rufous-tailed Hawk in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park?
January has the highest sighting rate for Rufous-tailed Hawk in Vicente Pérez Rosales National Park in our monthly data.