Variable Hawk

The Variable Hawk is a polymorphic species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is widespread and often common in open habitats in western and southern South America, including the Falkland Islands. Its taxonomy is disputed, with some splitting it into the widespread Red-backed Hawk and the Puna Hawk of the central and north Andean highlands, but the differences between the two are unclear, and consequently recent authorities have recommended treating them as a single species.

The Variable Hawk is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Variable Hawk (Buteo polyosoma) is a polymorphic species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is widespread and often common in open habitats in western and southern South America, including the Falkland Islands. Its taxonomy is disputed, with some splitting it into the widespread Red-backed Hawk (B. polyosoma) and the Puna Hawk (B. poecilochrous) of the central and north Andean highlands, but the differences between the two are unclear, and consequently recent authorities have recommended treating them as a single species. More

The Variable Hawk ( Buteo polyosoma) is a polymorphic species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. It is widespread and often common in open habitats in western and southern South America, including the Falkland Islands. More

Red-backed HawkThe Variable Hawk (Buteo polyosoma) is a polymorphic species of bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. Distribution It is widespread and often common in open habitats in western and southern South America, including the Falkland Islands. Taxonomy Its taxonomy is disputed, with some splitting it into the widespread Red-backed Hawk (B. polyosoma) and the Puna Hawk (B. More

Variable Hawk in Ecuador = "Cock-of-the-Rock" trip with Naturetrek 6 to 15 November 2009 All photographs copyright Paul Gale Bird Photography Birds of Ecuador GalleryOfBirds Home More

Cuzco - It's probably Variable Hawk in poor light. Indeed the dark crown can be seen. More