The rufous crab hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) 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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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rufous Crab 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
- Buteogallus gundlachii
- Buteogallus anthracinus
- Spilornis cheela
- Buteogallus urubitinga
- Buteogallus meridionalis
- Spilornis holospilus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Accipitridae
- Genus
- Buteogallus
- Species
- Buteogallus aequinoctialis
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