About the White-throated Hawk
The white-throated hawk is a bird of prey in subfamily Buteoninae, the "soaring" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Accipitriformes |
| Family | Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (Accipitridae) |
| Species | Buteo albigula |
| Species Codes | whthaw1, WTHA |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the White-throated Hawk belong to?
The White-throated Hawk (Buteo albigula) belongs to the Hawks, Eagles, and Kites family (Accipitridae), in the order Accipitriformes.
How can I identify the White-throated Hawk?
The white-throated hawk is a bird of prey in subfamily Buteoninae, the \"soaring\" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela....
Where can I report a White-throated Hawk sighting?
You can log sightings of White-throated Hawk on eBird (ebird.org) using species code whthaw1, or on iNaturalist.
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Accipitriformes
Order
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Species in Family
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