About the Rufous Crab Hawk
The rufous crab hawk or rufous crab-hawk, is a Near Threatened species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found on Trinidad and along the South American coastline from eastern Venezuela to southern Brazil.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteogallus aequinoctialis |
| Species Codes | ruchaw1, RCHA, RUCH |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Rufous Crab Hawk belong to?
The Rufous Crab Hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the Rufous Crab Hawk?
The rufous crab hawk or rufous crab-hawk, is a Near Threatened species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the \"true\" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found on Trinidad and along the South American coastline from eastern Venezuela to southern Brazil....
Where can I report a Rufous Crab Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of Rufous Crab Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code ruchaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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