Swainson's Hawk
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    Swainson's Hawk

    Buteo swainsoni

    Birds of Prey
    Least Concern

    Quick Facts

    Mass1.11 kg

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    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.

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    Where to Find

    Top parks for Swainson's Hawk. Sightings recorded in 42 safari areas total.

    ● Common (500+ sightings)● Occasional (50-499)● Rare (<50)
    Central & South America
    Área de Conservación GuanacasteGuanacaste & North Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
    Occasional
    Estación Experimental Forestal HorizontesGuanacaste & North Pacific Coast, Costa Rica
    Occasional
    Parque Nacional Braulio CarrilloCaribbean Coast & Tortuguero Canals, Costa Rica
    Occasional
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