Short-tailed Hawk
Buteo brachyurus
First recorded: Jan 3, 2026All year
Bird specialist
It hunts almost only birds, often diving on them from great heights. It comes in a dark form and a light form.
Source: Cornell Lab · All About Birds
When to see it
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All year
Short-tailed Hawk
TRONCAL DEL CARIBEQuebrada SecaShort-tailed HawkButeo brachyurus