🌿Native Nature

Hawaiian Hawk

Buteo solitarius

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Accipitriformes ›Family: Accipitridae ›Genus: Buteo

About

The Hawaiian hawk or ʻio (Buteo solitarius) is a raptor in the genus Buteo endemic to Hawaiʻi, currently restricted to the Big Island. The ʻio is one of two birds of prey that is native to Hawaiʻi, the other being the Pueo (Hawaiian short-eared owl) and fossil evidence indicates that it inhabited the island of Hawaiʻi, Molokaʻi, Oʻahu, Maui and Kauaʻi at one time. Today, it is known to breed only on the Big Island, in

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Hawaiian Hawk?
The scientific name of Hawaiian Hawk is Buteo solitarius.
What kingdom does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the order Accipitriformes.
What family does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the family Accipitridae.
What genus does Hawaiian Hawk belong to?
Hawaiian Hawk belongs to the genus Buteo.