Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
About the Short-tailed Hawk
The Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) is a species documented in our database. Learn more about this species through the information below.
Conservation Status
Short-tailed Hawk is currently listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
Population Trend
stable
Current Threats
- Habitat loss
- Urban development
Photo Gallery
1 photos available
Geographic Distribution
Distribution by Region
Southern Florida
Continent: North America
Country: United States
Region: Everglades
Amazon Rainforest
Continent: South America
Country: Brazil
Region: Amazon Basin
Distribution Overview
Widespread across tropical regions in the Americas.
Quick Facts
- Size
- 38 - 46 cm
- Weight
- 430 - 600 g
- Lifespan
- 10-12 years years
- Diet
- Small mammalsBirdsReptiles
Habitat
Tropical forestsWetlandsSavannas
Behavior
- Soars above forest canopies
- Hunts small prey from high vantage points
- Forms small flocks during migration