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ViewsGray HawkFrom Opus
[edit] IdentificationAdults are generally easily recognized by the gray-and-white barred underparts and broadly white-banded black tail. [edit] DistributionFound from southern Arizona, New Mexico and Texas through Mexico and Central America south to Costa Rica where this form is found in large parts of the Caribbean lowlands and south to at least Jaco on the Pacific side. [edit] TaxonomyThis is a monotypic species. [edit] Asturina vs. ButeoFormerly placed in the monotypic genus Asturina. Riesing et al. (2003) presented genetic data indicating that Asturina is nested within Buteo. This reclassification is supported by virtually all authorities since then: Banks et al. (2006), AOU (2006 supplement), Clements (2007), SACC (2006). The Opus follows in this consensus. [edit] HabitatWoodland and forest, but sometimes in more open habitats with scattered trees. Mainly in lowlands, but locally up to 1800 m (5900 ft). Generally fairly common, but rarer in its limited US range. [edit] BehaviorFeeds on a wide range of small animals, mostly reptiles, but also birds, rodents and insects.
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[edit] External LinksCategories: Birds | Buteo
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