Grey Hawk

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Grey Hawk (<em>Buteo plagiatus</em>) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (<em>Accipitridae</em>) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Overview

Grey Hawk (Buteo plagiatus) is a species of Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae) in the order Hawks, Eagles and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Buteo; binomial: Buteo plagiatus; authority: (Schlegel, 1862).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Nearctic and Middle America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Split Grey-lined Hawk B. nitidus and Grey Hawk B. plagiatus (Sibley & Monroe 1993; Millsap et al. 2011; NACC 2011-A-4).

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