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Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length
43–56 cm
Body Mass
946.6 g
Diet
Vertebrates
Migration
Migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 165

Apex raptor equipped with razor-sharp talons and curved beak, applying devastating dive kinetic energy (ATK 165).

DEF 135

Dense plumage insulation and vigilant aerial positioning reducing ground strike vulnerability (DEF 135).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Diana Doyle · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: North America & Middle America: Southwestern Canada & Western USA and Northern Mexico Habitat: Grassland & Savanna

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Buteo swainsoni

Which family does it belong to?

Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae)

Where is it found?

North America & Middle America: Southwestern Canada & Western USA and Northern Mexico

Sources & credits

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