A tropical species that barely crosses the border into Arizona and Texas, the Gray Hawk is an elegant, raincloud-gray raptor with neatly barred underparts. They spend their days gracefully soaring over open areas or perched in cottonwoods, …

The gray hawk (Buteo plagiatus) or Mexican goshawk [2] is a smallish raptor found in open country and forest edges. It is sometimes placed in the genus Asturina as Asturina plagiata . The species was split by the American Ornithological Society (AOU) from the gray-lined hawk .

Widespread and common in the tropics, this small hawk enters our area mainly in southeastern Arizona, where it is limited to cottonwood and mesquite forests along a few streams. It sometimes soars above the surrounding country, but often it perches within the branches of tall trees, where its presence may be given away by its loud whistling calls.

A tropical species that barely crosses the border into Arizona and Texas, the Gray Hawk is an elegant, raincloud-gray raptor with neatly barred underparts. They spend their days gracefully soaring over open areas or perched in cottonwoods, …

Compact raptor. Adults distinctive, all pale gray with thin white bars on underparts. Tail banded black and white. Juvenile is brown and streaky. Juveniles are similar to juvenile Broad-winged and Red-shouldered Hawks, but have bolder face pattern, paler underwings, and a small white patch at the base of the uppertail.

The Gray Hawk is aptly named for its remarkable, finely barred, grayish adult plumage and is not often confused with any other North American raptor. However, 1st year birds are more variable and are more frequently confused with juvenile Broad-winged Hawks .

2022年10月25日 · Formerly known as the Mexican Goshawk, Gray Hawks are unique in their coloring compared to other North American buteos. Their dark brown eyes contrasting with their light grey colors certainly draw me to this enchanting diurnal hawk. Taxonomists have had a field day trying to place the Gray Hawk in the correct genus.

A tropical species that barely crosses the border into Arizona and Texas, the Gray Hawk is an elegant, raincloud-gray raptor with neatly barred underparts. They spend their days gracefully soaring over open areas or perched in cottonwoods, …

Despite its earlier name “Mexican Goshawk,” the attractive, long-tailed Gray Hawk is most closely related to members of the genus Buteo. The diet of Gray Hawks consists primarily of whiptail and spiny lizards.

The Gray Hawk (Buteo plagiatus) is a medium-sized raptor found in the southwestern United States, Mexico, and Central America. This magnificent bird of prey is known for its striking appearance and agile hunting skills.