North American Bird Search Box
This search box can be used to find bird species using bird's english, french or latin name, or to identify bird by its 4 letter Alpha Code
Field Guide for all the Birds of North America
Short-tailed Hawk
4 Letter (english names) Alpha Code: STHA (2)
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Buteo brachyurus
Information, images and range maps on over 1,000 birds of North America, including sub-species, vagrants, introduced birds and possibilities
Life, Habitat and Pictures of North American Hawks
| B L | W W | W | Family | Latin Name |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16" 40cm | 37" 94cm | 15oz 425g | Accipitridae | Buteo brachyurus |
- Summer
- Year Around
- Winter
The Short-tailed Hawk is in the same genus as the Buteo. Seen mostly in Mexico, Central and South America, this hawk is common in Florida with small numbers seen in Texas and Arizona. There are two morphs, one is a light coloured with a hooded head, the other is seen in dark plumage with greyish wing feathers.
References to Other Bird Sites:
ABA - American Birding Association This site represents an organization that maintains official records of all birds species that have been proven to have been seen inside the perimeters of the North American Continent and the surrounding bodies of water. Regular revised versions are posted to keep the bird list current at all times. This is the list used by all serious birders over their lifetime. You may be aware of the movie called the "Big Year". It was with this list that all the competing birders used in an attempt to set a new record as to how many bird species that could be seen by an individual birder in one calendar year.