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Gray Hawk (Buteo nitidus)
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GRAY HAWK FACTS
DescriptionThe Grey Hawk has a light gray body. Birds from southern part of range have fine white barring, while birds from northern parts of the range are plain gray above. The tail is black with three white bands. The legs are orange, and bill is dark gray. Immature birds are brown above with buff streaks on the head and neck, white below spotted with brown, and have brown bands on the tail. Other Names Grey-lined Hawk Size 46cm - 61cm Environment open country and forest edges Food feeds on lizards and snakes, also eats some small mammals, birds and frogs. Breeding The nest is made of sticks and built high in a tree. Lays one to three white to pale blue eggs. Range breeds in south western United States, Mexico, Central American, and South America to central Argentina. Classification
Relatives in same Genus White-tailed Hawk (B. albicaudatus) Short-tailed Hawk (B. brachyurus) Red-tailed Hawk (B. jamaicensis) Rough-legged Hawk (B. lagopus) Red-shouldered Hawk (B. lineatus) Ferruginous Hawk (B. regalis) Swainson's Hawk (B. swainsoni) Home | Mammals | Reptiles | Birds | Insects | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer | Contact Us |