Short-tailed Hawk

About the Short-tailed Hawk

The Short-tailed Hawk (Buteo brachyurus) is a North American member of the Hawks, Eagles & Kites (Accipitridae). In this analysis it is grouped with the birds of prey.

Size

17.5–39.5 in long (45–100 cm) — a medium to large raptor (typical for the family)

Habitat

Open country, woodlands, cliffs and wetlands, hunting from the air or a high perch.

Diet

Live prey — small mammals, birds, reptiles, fish and large insects (carrion for vultures).

Range

Recorded on 14 Breeding Bird Survey routes across 1 state, most concentrated in the Peninsular Florida.

Family

Accipitridae · Birds of prey

Notable Short-tailed Hawk Trends

No notable trend signals for Short-tailed Hawk. See the full index history below.

Where the Short-tailed Hawk Is Detected

BBS routes recording Short-tailed Hawk, sized by most recent count.

Short-tailed Hawk Population Trend by State

Short-tailed Hawk Population Trend by Region

Bird Conservation Regions are the ecological unit for trends.

Short-tailed Hawk Conservation Status

Short-tailed Hawk is tracked across BBS survey routes; no formal conservation-status flag is recorded here.