Roadside Hawk (Rupornis magnirostris)🐦🦜🕊️🎵❤️

1⃣The roadside hawk (Rupornis magnirostris) is a relatively small bird of prey found in the Americas. This vocal species is often the most common raptor in its range.The roadside hawk is 31–41 cm (12–16 in) long and weighs 250–300 g (8.8–10.6 oz).

2⃣Males are about 20% smaller than females, but otherwise the sexes are similar. The roadside hawk is common throughout its range: from Mexico through Central America to most of South America east of the Andes Cordillera. Vagrants are occasionally found in Texas in the

3⃣United States. It is found from the northern Caribbean coast of South America south to the northeastern parts of Argentina. With the possible exception of dense rainforests, the roadside hawk is well adapted to most ecosystems in its range. It is also an urban bird,

4⃣ and is possibly the most common species of hawk seen in various cities throughout its range—or perhaps just the most conspicuous one, as it becomes aggressive when nesting and has been recorded attacking humans passing near the nest.

5⃣Roadside Hawk Rupornis magnirostris has most recently been assessed for The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species in 2020. Rupornis magnirostris is listed as Least Concern.

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