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==Identification== | ==Identification== | ||
Adults are generally easily recognized by the gray-and-white barred underparts and broadly white-banded black tail. | Adults are generally easily recognized by the gray-and-white barred underparts and broadly white-banded black tail. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | Found in the lowlands | + | Found 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. <br /> |
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| + | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species.<br /> | ||
| + | It was formerly considerd conspecific with [[Gray-lined Hawk]]. | ||
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| + | ====''Asturina'' vs. ''Buteo''==== | ||
| + | Formerly placed in the monotypic genus ''[[:Category:Asturina|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. | ||
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==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Woodland 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. | Woodland 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. | ||
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==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
Feeds on a wide range of small animals, mostly reptiles, but also birds, rodents and insects. | Feeds on a wide range of small animals, mostly reptiles, but also birds, rodents and insects. | ||
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| − | == | + | ==References== |
| − | + | #{{Ref-Clements6thOct12}}#{{Ref-GillDonsker12V3.2}}#[http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=196527 Birdforum thread] discussing the taxonomy of Gray Hawk | |
| − | + | #[http://www.birdforum.net/showthread.php?t=214277 Birdforum thread] discussing AOU proposals including one to split Gray Hawk in two parts | |
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==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
| − | {{GSearch|Buteo+ | + | {{GSearch|Buteo+plagiatus}} |
[[Category:Birds]][[Category:Buteo]] | [[Category:Birds]][[Category:Buteo]] | ||
Revision as of 08:25, 16 October 2012
- Buteo plagiatus
Identification
Adults are generally easily recognized by the gray-and-white barred underparts and broadly white-banded black tail.
Distribution
Found 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.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species.
It was formerly considerd conspecific with Gray-lined Hawk.
Asturina vs. Buteo
Formerly 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.
Habitat
Woodland 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.
Behavior
Feeds on a wide range of small animals, mostly reptiles, but also birds, rodents and insects.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2012. The eBird/Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2012. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/downloadable-clements-checklist
- Gill, F and D Donsker (Eds). 2012. IOC World Bird Names (version 3.2). Available at http://www.worldbirdnames.org/.
- Birdforum thread discussing the taxonomy of Gray Hawk
- Birdforum thread discussing AOU proposals including one to split Gray Hawk in two parts
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Gray Hawk. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 23 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Gray_Hawk
