Rufous-tailed Hawk

The rufous-tailed hawk (Buteo ventralis) is a species of bird of prey in the family Accipitridae.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Rufous-tailed Hawk being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Buteo jamaicensis
• Buteo brachypterus
• Buteo solitarius
• Buteo buteo
• Buteo refectus

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Accipitriformes

Family

Accipitridae

Genus

Buteo

Species

Buteo ventralis

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