🌿Native Nature

Swainson's Hawk

Buteo swainsoni

Taxonomy

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

About

Swainson's hawk (Buteo swainsoni), is a large Buteo hawk in the Accipitriformes order. This species was named after William Swainson, a British naturalist. It is colloquially known as the grasshopper hawk or locust hawk, as it is very fond of Acrididae (locusts and grasshoppers) and will voraciously eat these insects whenever they are available.

Frequently Asked Questions

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