About the Rufous-tailed Hawk
The rufous-tailed hawk is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.
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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.
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Where it lives
When to see it
Peak activity in November · a resident species across most of its range
Easily confused with
Ridgway's HawkButeo ridgwayiB. ridgwayi is a medium-sized, compact hawk, measuring 36–41 cm long.
Socotra BuzzardButeo socotraensisThe Socotra buzzard measures 45 cm in length.
Red-necked BuzzardButeo auguralisThe red-necked buzzard is a medium-sized bird of prey with a distinctive rufous neck, the rufous colour extends up over the crown and down on to the upper back.
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