Rufous Crab Hawk
Buteogallus aequinoctialis (Gmelin, JF, 1788)
658 gWeight
The rufous crab hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) or rufous crab-hawk, is a Near Threatened species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae.
Busiest months: November–December · Most records: French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November–December · Most records: French Guiana, Suriname, Guyana
Rufous Crab Hawk has been recorded at 19 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Weg Naar ZeeSuriname120 records
- Salines de MontjolyFrench Guiana52 records
- Nariva SwampTrinidad & Tobago43 records
More places
- Vieux Port de CayenneFrench Guiana41 records
- Pointe des Roches / Plages des RochesFrench Guiana30 records
- Bigi PanSuriname24 records
- Mahaica River – BaiabuGuyana23 records
- Rizières de ManaFrench Guiana21 records
- Mahaica River – Cane GroveGuyana21 records
- Peperpot Nature ParkSuriname17 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The rufous crab hawk (Buteogallus aequinoctialis) or rufous crab-hawk, is a Near Threatened species of bird of prey in subfamily Accipitrinae, the "true" hawks, of family Accipitridae. It is found on Trinidad and along the South American coastline from eastern Venezuela to southern Brazil.
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Questions
How big is the Rufous Crab Hawk?
The Rufous Crab Hawk weighs around 658 g.
Where does the Rufous Crab Hawk live?
Its breeding range: South America: coastal Venezuela to coastal northeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in French Guiana, Suriname and Guyana.
When is the best time to see the Rufous Crab Hawk?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November and December (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Rufous Crab Hawk endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Rufous Crab Hawk as Near Threatened.
What does the Rufous Crab Hawk eat?
Main food: Fish, shrimp & shellfish.
What family is the Rufous Crab Hawk in?
It belongs to the family Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae), order Accipitriformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 658 g
- Habitat
- Woodland
- Diet
- Fish, shrimp & shellfish
- Lifestyle
- Perches in trees
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 316 mm
- Tail
- 147 mm
- Bill
- 36 mm
- Tarsus
- 73 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: coastal Venezuela to coastal northeastern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Accipitriformes
- Family
- Kites, Hawks, Eagles Accipitridae
- Genus
- Buteogallus
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Savanna HawkButeogallus meridionalis
White-necked HawkButeogallus lacernulatus
Great Black HawkButeogallus urubitinga
Solitary EagleButeogallus solitarius
Chaco EagleButeogallus coronatus
Pearl KiteGampsonyx swainsonii
Scissor-tailed KiteChelictinia riocourii
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