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Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Apr 13, 2017 Buteo magnirostris,Geotagged,Mexico,Roadside Hawk,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)

Punta Laguna, Quintana Roo, Mexico. Apr 13, 2017

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  1. Wow! Stunning shot - it really highlights how incredibly streamlined this hawk is. Posted 7 years ago
    1. Thanks! And that reminds me: Ferdy, ITIS does recognize the genus Rupornis. Can you change the species card, please? Posted 7 years ago, modified 7 years ago

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The Roadside Hawk is a relatively small bird of prey found in Latin America. This vocal species is often the most common raptor in its range. It has many subspecies and is sometimes placed in the monotypic genus ''Rupornis'' instead of ''Buteo''.

Similar species: Diurnal Birds Of Prey
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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Uploaded Feb 27, 2018. Captured Apr 13, 2017 09:09 in Quintana Roo Nuevo Durango - Coba, Quintana Roo, Mexico.
  • PENTAX K-3
  • f/7.1
  • 1/3200s
  • ISO800
  • 300mm