Short-tailed Hawk
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    Short-tailed Hawk

    Buteo brachyurus

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    The short-tailed hawk is an American bird of prey in the family Accipitridae, which also includes the eagles and Old World vultures. As a member of the genus Buteo, it is not a true hawk and thus also referred to as a "buteo" or "buzzard". The white-throated hawk is a close relative and was formerly included in the species B. brachyurus.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Short-tailed Hawk. Sightings recorded in 200 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Nicholas Caye Spawning AggregationBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
    Rise and Fall Bank Spawning AggregationBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
    Sapodilla CayesBelize Barrier Reef & Atolls, Belize
    Rare
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