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Rough-legged Hawk

Buteo lagopus

Taxonomy

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

About

The rough-legged buzzard (Buteo lagopus), also called the rough-legged hawk, is a medium-large bird of prey. It is found in Arctic and Subarctic regions of North America and Eurasia during the breeding season and migrates south for the winter. It was traditionally also known as the rough-legged falcon in such works as John James Audubon's The Birds of America.

Frequently Asked Questions

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